1. the act of exposing or revealing something hidden, secret, or discreditable
Usage: formal; often used in contexts of scandal or wrongdoing
2. the state of being exposed or unprotected
Usage: less common than 'exposure'

Examples

• The newspaper's exposal of corruption in city government shocked the public.
• The exposal of the company's unethical practices led to multiple lawsuits.
• Her exposal of the fraud scheme earned her recognition as a whistleblower.
• The exposal of sensitive documents raised serious national security concerns.
• Following the exposal of his lies, he resigned from office.
• The exposal of the conspiracy took years of investigative journalism.