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English noun: masquerade

1. masquerade (group) a party of guests wearing costumes and masks


Synonymsmask, masque, masquerade party


Broader (hypernym)party


Narrower (hyponym)fancy-dress ball, masked ball, masquerade ball

2. masquerade (artifact) a costume worn as a disguise at a masquerade party


Synonymsfancy dress, masquerade costume


Broader (hypernym)costume, disguise


Part holonymdomino, false face

3. masquerade (act) making a false outward show


SamplesA beggar's masquerade of wealth.


Broader (hypernym)feigning, pretence, pretending, pretense, simulation


English verb: masquerade

1. masquerade (perception) take part in a masquerade


Pattern of useSomebody ----s somebody


Broader (hypernym)disguise, mask

2. masquerade (communication) pretend to be someone or something that you are not


SamplesHe is masquerading as an expert on the internet.
This silly novel is masquerading as a serious historical treaty.


Pattern of useSomebody ----s PP


Broader (hypernym)impersonate, personate, pose









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