to strip a mask or disguise from.

to reveal the true character of; disclose; expose.

Military . to reveal the presence of (guns) by firing.

to put off one's mask; appear in true nature.

verb

acknowledge , admit , announce , bare , bring out into the open , bring to light * , come out with , confess , disclose , display , divulge , exhibit , expose , leak , let cat out of the bag , make known , make public , show , tell , unclothe , uncover , unearth , unveil , reveal , uncloak , unshroud