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

Defeats in war tend to demystify governments that rule by fear.

From The Wall Street Journal

He seeks to liberate Sondheim’s reputation from the encrustation of myth and to demystify his relationships, while offering a succinct analysis of his achievements.

From Los Angeles Times

Social media is feeding into the emigration economy, with dozens of influencers demystifying the process.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

Related Words

• disparage
• mock
• puncture