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demystify

[ dee-mis-tuh-fahy ]

/ diˈmɪs təˌfaɪ /

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verb (used with object), de·mys·ti·fied, de·mys·ti·fy·ing.

to rid of mystery or obscurity; clarify: to demystify medical procedures.

Origin of demystify

First recorded in 1960–65; de- + mystify

OTHER WORDS FROM demystify

de·mys·ti·fi·ca·tion, noun de·mys·ti·fi·er, noun

Words nearby demystify

demutualize, demy, demyelinate, demyelinating disease, demyelination, demystify, demythologize, den, den bosch, den chief, den father

Example sentences from the Web for demystify

Over the years I have had a desire to demystify wines for myself and others.

William Shatner Picks His Favorite Wines |William Shatner |July 4, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
But we should try to demystify the military, and understand that many of its problems are not so unique.

Let’s Put Things in Perspective: You’re Still Safer on a Military Base |Robert Beckhusen |April 7, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
She conveys the ugliest things with matter-of-factness, helping to demystify death.

Death Became Her: Molly Lefebure’s Wartime Years of Murder and Suicide |Tim Teeman |April 2, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
The aim of the exercise, which will include critical introductions, is to "demystify" its messages.

Germany Lifts Mein Kampf Ban |David Frum |July 9, 2012 |DAILY BEAST

My goal with East Meets West and Simply Ming was to demystify Asian ingredients and preparation.

Five World-Famous Chefs Give Their Take on the Asian-Food Craze in America |Marlow Stern |April 29, 2012 |DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for demystify

demystify

/ (diːˈmɪstɪˌfaɪ) /

verb -fies, -fying or -fied

(tr) to remove the mystery from; make clear

Derived forms of demystify

demystification, noun