demystify
verb
de·mys·ti·fy
(ˌ)dē-ˈmi-stə-ˌfī 
demystified; demystifying; demystifies
: to eliminate the mystifying features of
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
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
Noah Whiteman, a professor of molecular and cell biology at UC Berkeley, hailed the paper for demystifying a symbiotic relationship that has captivated scientists.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
For 16 minutes, Kirk deconstructed these and other conspiracy theories, patiently demystifying complex aspects of Judaism such as the Talmud and the biblical Noahide Laws before attempting to explain his fundamental disagreement.
—Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2026
For decades, researchers have hoped to demystify what's known as dark matter, a material that comprises just over a quarter of our universe.
—CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
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“Demystify.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/demystify. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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