verb
1.
to make accessible to something detrimental or dangerous
he needlessly exposed his troops to enemy fire
Synonyms: lay (open), subject, uncover
Related Word: 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 Word: unfold, unshroud
3.
Synonyms: show 4, brandish, display, disport, exhibit, flash, flaunt, parade, show off, trot out
Related Word: advertise, air, broadcast, publish
4.
to reveal the faults, frailties, unsoundness, or pretensions of
the monograph exposed the theory as being pure myth
Synonyms: debunk, discover, show up, uncloak, undress, unmask, unshroud
Related Word: disclose, reveal, uncover
Idioms: lay bare