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 of demystify

• explain
• clarify
• illustrate
• demonstrate
• simplify

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

The initiative aims to demystify finance and show students role models from different backgrounds. — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026

The physics award announced Tuesday recognized a scientist's efforts to demystify a rare group of neutrinos. — Arkansas Online, 8 Oct. 2026

The physics award recognized a scientist’s efforts to demystify a rare group of neutrinos. — ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026

The physics award Tuesday recognized a scientist’s efforts to demystify a rare group of neutrinos. — Adithi Ramakrishnan, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1963, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for demystify

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