Noun
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making a false outward show
"a beggar's masquerade of wealth"
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a costume worn as a disguise at a masquerade party
- fancy dress - masquerade costume -
a party of guests wearing costumes and masks
- masquerade party
Verb
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pretend to be someone or something that you are not
"he is masquerading as an expert on the internet"
"This silly novel is masquerading as a serious historical treaty"
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take part in a masquerade