what does masquerade mean?
MASQUERADE as NOUN
- Meaning
- making a false outward show
Usage Example(s)
- a beggar’’s masquerade of wealth
Hypernyms(s) masquerade is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- Meaning
- a costume worn as a disguise at a masquerade party
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Hypernyms(s) masquerade is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- Meaning
- a party of guests wearing costumes and masks
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Hypernyms(s) masquerade is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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MASQUERADE as VERB
- Meaning
- pretend to be someone or something that you are not
Usage Example(s)
- he is masquerading as the expert on the Internet
- This silly novel is masquerading as a serious historical treaty
Hypernyms(s) masquerade is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
Derived(s)
- Meaning
- take part in a masquerade
Hypernyms(s) masquerade is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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