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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    exposed revealed uncovered unveiled disclosed naked stripped bare nude unprotected defenseless vulnerable open transparent evident apparent obvious clear visible conspicuous noticeable palpable manifest patent overt explicit unconcealed unmasked undisguised unhidden unguarded

    Meaning of Laid Bare

    The primary meaning of "Laid Bare" is to expose or reveal something, often in a way that makes it vulnerable or unprotected.

    Definitions

    • To expose or reveal something, especially in a way that makes it vulnerable or unprotected
    • To make something clear or obvious by removing any covering or concealment
    • To reveal a person's true nature or feelings by removing any pretenses or disguises

    Etymology of Laid Bare

    The phrase "Laid Bare" has its roots in Old English and Middle English, where "laid" means "to put or place" and "bare" means "naked" or "uncovered"
    Historically, the phrase was used to describe physical exposure, but over time, its meaning expanded to include emotional and metaphorical exposure as well

    Example Uses

    • The company's financial troubles were laid bare when the audit report was released
    • The artist's use of nudity in her paintings laid bare the societal norms she was trying to challenge
    • The documentary laid bare the harsh realities of poverty and inequality in the city

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    concealed hidden covered protected shielded guarded secure safe defended cloaked veiled disguised masked concealed obscured ambiguous vague unclear hidden covert secretive confidential

    Related Nouns

    exposure revelation discovery unveiling disclosure strip nude nakedness vulnerability weakness openness transparency clarity visibility conspicuousness noticeability palpability manifestation patent overt explicit concealment covering

    Related Verbs

    expose reveal uncover unveil disclose strip bare protect guard defend conceal hide cover shield secure safeguard discover unveil lay place put

    Related Adjectives

    exposed revealed uncovered unveiled disclosed naked stripped bare nude unprotected defenseless vulnerable open transparent evident apparent obvious clear visible conspicuous noticeable palpable manifest patent overt explicit