26984 words

masquerade

5 definitions ā€¢ 6 examples
1
behaviour that is intended to prevent the truth about something unpleasant or not wanted from becoming known:

Examples:

They kept up the masquerade of being happily married for over 30 years.
2
a party or dance where people wear masks (= coverings over part or all of the face) or other disguises (= clothes that hide who you are or make you look like someone else):

Examples:

When she agrees to accompany him to a masquerade, she does not know who exactly she is dancing with.
The convention finished with a masquerade ball.
3
a party or dance in which people wear masks (= coverings for the face):

Examples:

There were dozens of masquerade balls, parades, street dances, and fancy dress parties.
4
A masquerade is also a false show or appearance:

Examples:

Iā€™m afraid we will not have a fair election but another masquerade.
5
to pretend or appear to be:

Examples:

In this business, there are a lot of unqualified people masquerading as experts.

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