Antonyms for exposure
Grammar : Noun |
Spell : ik-spoh-zher |
Phonetic Transcription : ɪkˈspoʊ ʒər |
Definition of exposure
Origin :- c.1600, "public exhibition," from expose (v.) + -ure. Sense of "situation with regard to sun or weather" is from 1660s. Photographic sense is from 1839. Indecent exposure attested by 1825.
- noun uncovering; putting in view or danger
- But the day was bitterly cold, and the exposure cost him his life.
- Extract from : « Heroes of the Telegraph » by J. Munro
- When cold, and after exposure to light, this mixture will become luminous.
- Extract from : « Scientific American Supplement, No. 497, July 11, 1885 » by Various
- The woman's former parade of the Honourable George had been as nothing to this exposure.
- Extract from : « Ruggles of Red Gap » by Harry Leon Wilson
- Besides this, the whole thing was well rusted with years of exposure.
- Extract from : « The Law-Breakers » by Ridgwell Cullum
- It was brought on by exposure when he was engaged in an act of charity.
- Extract from : « Bunyan » by James Anthony Froude
- Before the messenger came back the criminal had died from hunger and exposure.
- Extract from : « Euthyphro » by Plato
- He said he was afraid that the exertion and exposure might have affected the Captain's brain.
- Extract from : « Cap'n Eri » by Joseph Crosby Lincoln
- His fine, smooth skin was darkened by the exposure of his daily wanderings.
- Extract from : « Dr. Sevier » by George W. Cable
- The laughter that followed the exposure of this gaseous trick may be imagined.
- Extract from : « Scientific American magazine Vol 2. No. 3 Oct 10 1846 » by Various
- But if Gafferson was intent upon revenge and exposure instead?
- Extract from : « The Market-Place » by Harold Frederic
Synonyms for exposure
- acknowledgment
- airing
- baring
- betrayal
- confession
- defenselessness
- denudation
- denunciation
- disclosure
- display
- divulgence
- divulging
- exhibition
- exposé
- giveaway
- hazard
- introduction
- jeopardy
- laying open
- liability
- manifestation
- nakedness
- openness
- peril
- presentation
- publicity
- revelation
- risk
- showing
- susceptibility
- susceptiveness
- susceptivity
- unfolding
- unmasking
- unveiling
- vulnerability
- vulnerableness
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