demystify

[dee-mis-tuh-fahy]

verb (used with object)

demystified, demystifying 

1. to rid of mystery or obscurity; clarify.

   to demystify medical procedures.

demystify

/ diːˈmɪstɪˌfaɪ /

verb

1. (tr) to remove the mystery from; make clear

Other Word Forms

• demystification noun
• demystifier noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of demystify¹

First recorded in 1960–65; de- + mystify

Example Sentences

It’s hardly surprising that there’s a strong market for books and articles claiming to demystify the painting’s creator, even though not much is definitively known about the Italian polymath.

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To demystify the steps, and get a reality check, I reached out to organizing pros and veteran sellers for guidance.

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Some members of Gen Z have started their own businesses to demystify their peers.

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Mejia has sought to demystify the city’s complex budget process and finances with frequent social media videos.

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“When people can directly vote on a ballot that is in a language that they are more familiar with, it just demystifies the whole process.”

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• mock 
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