Uncover vs Unmask - What's the difference?

As verbs the difference between uncover and unmask

is that uncover is to remove the cover of an object while unmask is to remove a mask from someone.

(en verb)

to remove the cover of an object

The model railway was uncovered .

To reveal the identity of

The murderer has finally been uncovered .

To show openly; to disclose; to reveal.

* Milton

To uncover his perjury to the oath of his coronation.

To divest of the hat or cap; to bare the head of.

to uncover oneself

* cover up

* unmasque (archaic)

(en verb)

To remove a mask from someone.

To expose, or reveal the true character of someone.

To remove one's mask.