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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Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 19 Mar. 2025
This versatility has demystified sake, positioning it as a sophisticated yet approachable option in both casual and fine dining settings.
—Claudia Alarcón, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
In the ’70s, with America having demystified the moon, there was a massive push to explore Mars, a place that had long colonized our hopes and fears about what extraterrestrial life could be.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 9 Mar. 2025
Through this narrative choice, Fishman aims to demystify the confusion surrounding our new age of economic warfare for a wider audience.
—Kevin Dickinson, Big Think, 6 Mar. 2025
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“Demystify.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/demystify. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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