unmask

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   To remove a mask from someone.

2. 2

   To expose, or reveal the true character of someone.

   • The Charieſt maide is prodigall enough, / If ſhe vnmaske hir beautie to the Moone.
3. 3

   To remove one's mask.

   • But instead of a direct answer to so important a question, Jones began to be very importunate with the lady to unmask; and at length having prevailed, there appeared not Mrs Fitzpatrick, but the Lady Bellaston herself.
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   1. 4

      To cease engaging in masking, to cease disguising one's autism.

      • […] to unmask and to assume her 'natural' role (rather than her 'fitting in' role).
      • Autistic females are trying to adhere to social expectations placed upon them, and masking and blending to fit those expectations, […] How do you unmask when you have spent a [long time masking].
   2. 5

      To expose something that was concealed or shielded from an enemy.

      • In less than an hour the batteries were unmasked. The Confederate works were visible and at 5:08 a.m., Seymour ordered the batteries to commence firing.
   3. 6

      To enable (an interrupt, etc.) by unsetting or setting the associated bit.

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