noun
baring
BEH-uh-rihng
noun
1
The act of uncovering or exposing something.
"The baring of old wounds made the conversation painful."
How to Use Baring
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of exposing or revealing something that was covered.
Common mistake
Easily confused with "bearing" (posture, relevance, or carrying) — "baring" always relates to "bare," meaning to uncover.
Easily confused with
Word Forms
barings plural, Barings plural
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The _____ of old wounds made the conversation painful.