Synonyms for
Disclosure
Definition
The act of making something known or revealing something that was previously hidden or secret.
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Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- full disclosure
- financial disclosure
- timely disclosure
- prompt disclosure
- voluntary disclosure
- mandatory disclosure
- public disclosure
- disclosure statement
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Usage note
Disclosure often implies making something known that was previously secret or private, especially in a formal or legal context. Be mindful of the context; 'disclosure' is generally more formal than 'spill' or 'giveaway'.
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Example sentences
- The teacher's disclosure of the test answers ruined the fairness of the exam.
- The politician's disclosure of his tax returns was a big deal.
- The company's disclosure about the safety of their products saved lives.
- The disclosure of the secret recipe caused a lot of controversy.
- The journalist's disclosure of classified information put national security at risk.
Quotes
'Disclosure is the act of releasing all relevant information on a particular matter.' - Julian Assange
'Sunlight is said to be the best of disinfectants; electric light the most efficient policeman.' - Louis Brandeis
'The public has a right to know about the private lives of public officials, and to decide when what they do in their private life is relevant to their public duties.' - Patricia Ireland