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

For me, [those films] kind of demystified the Alien and nothing dates faster than cutting-edge CG. —Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025

Creating trust in these tools is vital and that means demystifying AI, offering hands-on experience, and creating safe spaces where employees can explore tools, experiment, and make mistakes without consequences. —Alison Coleman, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025

The album’s spartan arrangement of post-punk and funk elements, paired with a lyric sheet full of witty barbs that critiqued and demystified consumer capitalism, made the band a cult sensation, beloved by critics, art punks, and indie-rockers for decades to come. —Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 7 Apr. 2025

McFadden's Nothing to Fear book, now a New York Times bestseller, demystifies the end-of-life journey, offering emotional insight and practical advice for both patients and caregivers. —Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1963, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for demystify

• acidify
• alveoli
• areolae
• detoxify
• disqualify
• diversify
• electrify
• exemplify
• fasciculi
• identify
• indemnify
• intensify