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Synonyms for exposure


Grammar : Noun
Spell : ik-spoh-zher
Phonetic Transcription : ɪkˈspoʊ ʒər

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Définition 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
Example sentences :
  • 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

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