demystify

American  

[dee-mis-tuh-fahy] / diˈmɪs təˌfaɪ /

verb (used with object)

demystified, demystifying

1. to rid of mystery or obscurity; clarify.

   to demystify medical procedures.

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demystify British  

/ diːˈmɪstɪˌfaɪ /

verb

1. (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

But Child became famous by demystifying it with her deep culinary knowledge, boundless enthusiasm, humor and honesty.

From The Wall Street Journal

Noah Whiteman, a professor of molecular and cell biology at UC Berkeley, hailed the paper for demystifying a symbiotic relationship that has captivated scientists.

From Los Angeles Times

The goal, he said, was to demystify those fascinating fungi that popped up on his grass after heavy winter rain.

From Los Angeles Times

Even after Mr. Newman has done his best to demystify the creative life, he may not convince everyone to reject their rituals and superstitions.

From The Wall Street Journal

"It is important to demystify surgeries that celebrities have and educate patients," he says.

From BBC

Related Words

• disparage
• mock
• puncture