demystify

verb

de·​mys·​ti·​fy (ˌ)dē-ˈmi-stə-ˌfī 

demystified; demystifying; demystifies

transitive verb

: to eliminate the mystifying features of

demystification

(ˌ)dē-ˌmi-stə-fə-ˈkā-shən 

noun

Synonyms

• clarify
• clear (up)
• construe
• demonstrate
• elucidate
• explain
• explicate
• expound
• get across
• illuminate
• illustrate
• interpret
• simplify
• spell out
• unriddle

Examples of demystify in a Sentence

The class is intended to demystify the process of using a computer.

a wine book that does a lot to demystify the subject for the casual drinker who just wants a good bottle for dinner

Recent Examples on the Web

There are also little popups that demystify the available options. —Anja Webb, Parents, 14 June 2024

This accessibility has been a key driver of Coinbase’s success, helping demystify the complex world of crypto and bring it within reach of the masses. —Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 10 June 2024

Keeping Black Men Alive The first step in getting Black men screened is demystifying the process. —Taayoo Murray, Essence, 7 June 2024

On April 8, astronomers will train their telescopes on the corona in hopes of demystifying these phenomena. —Rebecca Boyle, Scientific American, 1 Mar. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1963, in the meaning defined above