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demystify

[ dee-mis-tuh-fahy ]

verb (used with object)

, de·mys·ti·fied, de·mys·ti·fy·ing.
  1. to rid of mystery or obscurity; clarify:

    to demystify medical procedures.



demystify

/ diːˈmɪstɪˌfaɪ /

verb

  1. tr to remove the mystery from; make clear


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Derived Forms

  • deˌmystifiˈcation, noun

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Other Words From

  • de·mysti·fi·cation noun
  • de·mysti·fier noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of demystify1

First recorded in 1960–65; de- + mystify

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Example Sentences

People who are putting their face out there and declaring their bisexuality are helping demystify it.

Over the years I have had a desire to demystify wines for myself and others.

But we should try to demystify the military, and understand that many of its problems are not so unique.

She conveys the ugliest things with matter-of-factness, helping to demystify death.

The aim of the exercise, which will include critical introductions, is to "demystify" its messages.

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