blootleggen — meaning in English

English meaning

• discover verb To find or learn something for the first time.
• expose verb To uncover or reveal something that was hidden, especially something wrong or shameful.

Senses

blootleggen is used for these senses in English:

• discover (transitive, now, rare) To expose, uncover.
• lay bare (figuratively) To expose to view, reveal, uncover.

discover — full definition

1. verb To find or learn something for the first time.
2. verb To realize or become aware of something.

expose — full definition

1. verb To uncover or reveal something that was hidden, especially something wrong or shameful.
2. verb To put someone or something at risk of harm, such as a disease, danger, or harsh conditions.
3. verb To let light fall onto photographic film in order to capture an image.

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