Synonyms

demystify

American

[dee-mis-tuh-fahy] / diˈmɪs təˌfaɪ /

verb (used with object)

demystified, demystifying

to rid of mystery or obscurity; clarify.

to demystify medical procedures.

demystify British

/ diːˈmɪstɪˌfaɪ /

verb

(tr) to remove the mystery from; make clear

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Other Word Forms

demystification noun
demystifier noun

Etymology

Origin of demystify

First recorded in 1960–65; de- + mystify

Example Sentences

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Transparency online about the surgery has helped demystify the process, say experts.

From The Wall Street Journal

But to demystify the conflict, we asked experts to translate the AI contest into touchdowns and field goals.

From The Wall Street Journal

Beneath all the technique, he’s really just trying to demystify the feast.

From Salon

In an attempt to demystify cancer checks and show the value of early diagnosis the Stand Up To Cancer show had a live broadcast from cancer clinics at Addenbrooke's and Royal Papworth hospitals in Cambridge.

From BBC

In an attempt to demystify cancer checks and show the value of early diagnosis there will be a live broadcast from cancer clinics at Addenbrooke's and Royal Papworth hospitals in Cambridge.

From BBC

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