Masquerading
Pronunciation: /ˌmæskərˈeɪd/
Masquerading (noun)
- a party where people wear masks and costumes.
- a way of appearing that hides the truth.
Examples
- The masquerade was filled with colorful masks and costumes.
- She attended a masquerade where everyone wore elaborate disguises.
Common collocations: attend a masquerade, masquerade ball, maintain a masquerade, masquerade of honesty, masquerade as someone
Masquerading (verb)
- to pretend to be someone or something else.
Examples
- He masqueraded as a doctor to gain access to the hospital.
- They masqueraded as tourists to avoid suspicion.