afslørende

Afslørende is a Danish adjective and present participle derived from the verb afsløre, meaning to reveal or disclose. Used before a noun, it describes material that exposes hidden facts; used after a linking verb, it characterizes discourse as revealing. The form is commonly found in journalism, law, and cultural criticism to signal that evidence or details are revealing.

Usage and nuance: In journalism, afslørende materiale or afslørende reportage refers to investigative work that uncovers wrongdoing. In legal and ethical discussions, the term can describe disclosures that increase transparency or raise concerns about privacy or harm when sensationalized or misleading. The nuance can range from neutral descriptive to critical or accusative, depending on context and intention.

Related terms include afsløring (disclosure or revelation) and afsløre (to reveal). The concept is closely linked to investigative journalism and whistleblowing, and is often contrasted with privacy rights and responsible disclosure. In English, equivalents include revealing, revelatory, or disclosive.