unshield
Strip away cover
To unshield is to remove a shield or protective covering from something, exposing what was previously protected: The technician unshielded the reactor core for inspection.
In computing and electronics, unshielding refers to removing electromagnetic or signal protection from cables or components.
Figuratively, to unshield is to make vulnerable or open to harm: Her confession unshielded her from criticism.
Reveal what's hidden
- bareLacking any covering
- revealMake something visible
- unmaskReveal true identity
- unveilReveal something hidden
disclose · unprotect · strip · open · unscreen · uncloak · unconceal · unblock
Without means to resist
- unprotectedWithout safeguard or shield
- unguardedWithout protection or caution
- exposedOut in open
- susceptibleEasily influenced or harmed
at-risk · undefended · helpless · unfortified · assailable · endangered · imperiled · open
uncover
Reveal what's hidden
unveil · disclose · unprotect · strip · open · unscreen · uncloak · unconceal · unblock
defenseless
Without means to resist
- unprotectedWithout safeguard or shield
- unguardedWithout protection or caution
- exposedOut in open
susceptible · at-risk · undefended · helpless · unfortified · assailable · endangered · imperiled · open · unsafe
disable
Remove functional capacity
disengage · retract · depower · turn-off · release · unlock · open · lift · raise · disconnect