EXPOSE


Meaning of EXPOSE in English

v. Function: verb

1 to make accessible to something detrimental or dangerous FF1C; he needlessly exposed his troops to enemy fire FF1E;

Synonyms: lay (open), subject, uncover

Related Words: endanger, hazard, imperil, jeopard, jeopardize, jeopardy, peril, risk

Idioms: put ( or leave) in harm's way

Contrasted Words: cover, shelter; guard, protect

Antonyms: shield

2

Synonyms: OPEN 2, disclose, display, reveal, unclothe, uncover, unveil

Related Words: unfold, unshroud

3

Synonyms: SHOW 4, brandish, display, disport, exhibit, flash, flaunt, parade, show off, trot out

Related Words: advertise, air, broadcast, publish

4 to reveal the faults, frailties, unsoundness, or pretensions of FF1C; the monograph exposed the theory as being pure myth FF1E;

Synonyms: debunk, discover, show up, uncloak, undress, unmask, unshroud

Related Words: disclose, reveal, uncover

Idioms: lay bare

Merriam Webster. Collegiate thesaurus English dictionary.      Английский энциклопедический толковый словарь тезауруса.