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    masquerade
    /ˌmɑːskəˈreɪd/

    noun

    verb

    • 1. pretend to be someone one is not: "a journalist masquerading as a man in distress"

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  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › masqueradeMASQUERADE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Masquerade can be a noun or a verb that means behaving or appearing in a way that hides the truth or the real identity. Learn how to use it in sentences and find out how to say it in different languages.

  4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › masqueradeMasquerade Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the meaning of masquerade as a noun and a verb, with synonyms, examples, and word history. A masquerade is a social gathering of people wearing masks and costumes, or an action or appearance that is only a disguise or show.

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  6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › masqueradeMasquerade - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    masquerade. To masquerade means "to pretend to be someone else." If you masquerade as a sweet, kind-hearted person, you present that image to the world, hiding your true identity as a jerk who has rage issues. As a verb, masquerade can also mean to dress up as someone else, in costume.

  7. www.dictionary.com › browse › masqueradeMASQUERADE Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

    Masquerade can be a noun or a verb. As a noun, it means a party with masks and costumes, or a false show or pretense. As a verb, it means to disguise oneself or to act under a false character.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › masqueradeMASQUERADE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Masquerade can be a verb meaning to pretend to be someone or something, or a noun meaning a disguise, a deception, or a party with masks. Learn more about the word origin, usage, and synonyms of masquerade from Collins Dictionary.

  9. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › masqueradeMASQUERADE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Masquerade can be a noun or a verb that means to pretend or appear to be something or someone. It can also refer to a party or dance where people wear masks or disguises. Learn more about the meaning, usage and pronunciation of masquerade with examples and translations.

  10. www.thefreedictionary.com › masqueradeMasquerade - definition of masquerade by The Free Dictionary

    Masquerade can mean a costume party with masks, a disguise or false show, or to pretend to be someone else. Learn more about the word's origin, synonyms, and usage with examples from various sources.