MASQUERADING Synonyms
There are 12 hypernyms of the word masquerading. (close relations)
masquerade
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| concealing | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
adjective • covering or hiding noun • the activity of keeping something secret | ||||||
| feigning | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • pretending with intention to deceive • the act of giving a false appearance | ||||||
| pretending | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the act of giving a false appearance | ||||||
| bluffing | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion) • pretense that your position is stronger than it really is • the act of bluffing in poker; deception by a false show of confidence in the strength of your cards adjective satellite • very steep; having a prominent and almost vertical front • bluntly direct and outspoken but good-natured verb • deceive an opponent by a bold bet on an inferior hand with the result that the opponent withdraws a winning hand • frighten someone by pretending to be stronger than one really is | ||||||
| camouflaging | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • an outward semblance that misrepresents the true nature of something • fabric dyed with splotches of green and brown and black and tan; intended to make the wearer of a garment made of this fabric hard to distinguish from the background • device or stratagem for concealment or deceit • the act of concealing the identity of something by modifying its appearance verb • disguise by camouflaging; exploit the natural surroundings to disguise something | ||||||
| disguising | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an outward semblance that misrepresents the true nature of something • any attire that modifies the appearance in order to conceal the wearer's identity • the act of concealing the identity of something by modifying its appearance verb • make unrecognizable | ||||||
| impersonating | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
verb • assume or act the character of • represent another person with comic intentions • pretend to be someone you are not; sometimes with fraudulent intentions | ||||||
| charade | nounn | |||||
noun • a word acted out in an episode of the game of charades • making a false outward show | ||||||
| mask | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a covering to disguise or conceal the face • activity that tries to conceal something • a party of guests wearing costumes and masks • a protective covering worn over the face verb • hide under a false appearance • put a mask on or cover with a mask • make unrecognizable • cover with a sauce • shield from light | ||||||
| masque | nounn | |||||
noun • a party of guests wearing costumes and masks | ||||||
| fancy dress | nounn | |||||
noun • a costume worn as a disguise at a masquerade party | ||||||
| masquerade costume | nounn | |||||
noun • a costume worn as a disguise at a masquerade party | ||||||
| masquerade party | nounn | |||||
noun • a party of guests wearing costumes and masks | ||||||
