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laid bare

ADJECTIVE
exposed
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bare defined disclosed discovered naked resolved solved uncovered unprotected
STRONG
bared caught clear debunked denuded divulged exhibited manifest open peeled revealed shown stripped unmasked unsealed unveiled
WEAK
apparent brought to light dug up evident for show found out made manifest on display on view on-the-spot unconcealed unhidden unsheltered visible
Antonyms
STRONGEST
clothed hidden
STRONG
ambiguous blocked closed concealed obscure unclear vague
WEAK
guarded private protected safe secret sheltered shielded
ADJECTIVE
exposed
Synonyms
STRONGEST
prone sensitive susceptible threatened unprotected vulnerable
STRONG
menaced open subject
WEAK
accessible in peril laid open left open liable unguarded
Antonyms
STRONGEST
protected safe unsusceptible
WEAK
concealed guarded private secret sheltered shielded
ADJECTIVE
uncovered
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bare disclosed discovered solved unprotected unveiled
STRONG
caught divulged revealed shown stripped unmasked weakened
WEAK
brought to light dug up found out made public naked nude on display on view unconcealed visible vulnerable

Example Sentences

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The move laid bare a strategy that Silicon Valley has been perfecting for years: ditch the tech-sceptics of the traditional press, and build your own media.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Sunday's presidential election has laid bare tensions between the generations.

From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026

That rift is laid bare in the documentary, along with Clint’s hurt over being deceived as a boy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

Newey's remarks on the eve of the new Formula 1 season laid bare the crisis at Honda as the company starts its new working relationship with Aston Martin beset by performance and reliability problems.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

The dark secret face was laid bare to the light, to my gaze.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin