demystify
verb (used with object)
to rid of mystery or obscurity; clarify.
demystification
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a word derived from
demystify.
Example Sentences
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“Only God Can Judge Me” is a meticulous demystification of a young artist who since death has transcended into a global icon on par with Bob Marley.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2025
A heartfelt bromance that doubles as a demystification of death and dying, it’s the story of two middle-aged men brought together by fate and a low-rent apartment complex in suburban California.
From The Guardian ● May 4, 2020
But demystification is too often a synonym for dumbing down.
From New York Times ● Dec. 19, 2019
Her demystification of Congress could also energize would-be activists and candidates far outside her district.
From Slate ● Nov. 20, 2018
These three stages of development: deconstruction of content, demystification of technology and finally do-it-yourself or participatory authorship are the three steps through which a programmed populace returns to autonomous thinking, action and collective self-determination.
From Open Source Democracy by Douglas Rushkoff
