แฉ
expose
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- 1 expose、reveal (a secret or scandal)
This word means to publicly expose a secret, wrongdoing, scandal, or other damaging information that someone wanted to keep hidden.
expose、reveal (a secret or scandal)
To bring hidden and potentially damaging information into public view, often with an accusatory or sensational tone.
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แฉความลับ chɛ̌ɛ khwaam láp reveal a secret แฉความลับ details
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เขาออกมาแฉความจริงทั้งหมด khǎw ɔ̀ɔk maa chɛ̌ɛ khwaamciŋ tháŋmòt He came forward and exposed the whole truth. เขาออกมาแฉความจริงทั้งหมด details
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สื่อแฉคดีทุจริต sʉ̀ʉ chɛ̌ɛ khadii thútcarìt The media exposed a corruption case. สื่อแฉคดีทุจริต details
Learning notes
Explanation
แฉ is a forceful verb used when someone brings a hidden secret, wrongdoing, affair, scandal, or embarrassing fact into public view. It implies more than simply sharing information: the revelation is usually damaging to the person or organization being exposed. Common patterns include แฉ followed by the hidden matter, แฉว่า followed by a clause, ออกมาแฉ for “come forward and expose,” and ถูกแฉ for “be exposed.” Although colloquial and emotionally charged, it is common not only in conversation and social media but also in headlines about crime, politics, and celebrity scandals.
Usage
It is commonly used when someone publicly reveals a celebrity scandal, political or corporate misconduct, a partner’s affair, or problems inside an organization. It frequently appears in headlines, social-media accusations, and interviews with whistleblowers or people involved in a dispute.
Caution
This is not a neutral word for making information public; it can sound accusatory and sensational. เปิดเผย is more suitable for neutral disclosure, while ประกาศ is used for formal announcements. Using แฉ for an unverified claim may sound like a serious public attack on someone’s reputation.
Differences from similar words
1 expose synonyms
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ตีแผ่ suggests laying out the details of an issue or revealing what is happening behind the scenes, often through reporting or analysis. แฉ is sharper and more sensational, emphasizing the exposure of secrets or scandal.
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เปิดเผย is a broader and more neutral word meaning to reveal or make information public. แฉ more strongly suggests exposing a secret, wrongdoing, or damaging fact against someone.
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เปิดโปง is often used for uncovering misconduct and can sound more formal or investigative. แฉ is more colloquial and is especially common in sensational news, gossip, and social-media exposés.