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Meaning of the word masquerade in English

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masquerade

US /ˌmæs.kəˈreɪd/
UK /ˌmæs.kəˈreɪd/
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Noun

1.

a ball or party at which masks and fancy costumes are worn

Example:
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The annual charity masquerade ball was held at the old mansion.
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She wore an elaborate costume to the masquerade.
Synonym:
fancy dress ballcostume partymasked ball
2.

a false show or pretense

Example:
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His kindness was just a masquerade to hide his true intentions.
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The whole trial was a complete masquerade of justice.
Synonym:
pretensedisguisefacadeshamcharade

Verb

1.

to pretend to be someone or something that one is not

Example:
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He tried to masquerade as a wealthy businessman.
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The spy managed to masquerade as a local villager for months.
Synonym:
disguisepretendpose asimpersonatefeign
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