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