unmasking

(noun) the exposure of an impostor or a fraud. Synonyms: expose. Example: "He published an expose of the graft and corruption in city government."

(verb) reveal the true nature of. Synonyms: unmask, uncloak. Example: "The journal article unmasked the corrupt politician."

(verb) take the mask off. Synonyms: unmask. Example: "Unmask the imposter."