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FACADE Synonyms

There are 17 synonyms of the word facade. (exact relations)
There are 12 hypernyms of the word facade. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for FACADE

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appearance
nounn
noun

• outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

• the event of coming into sight

• formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action

• a mental representation

• the act of appearing in public view

• pretending that something is the case in order to make a good impression

cover
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something

• bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

• the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it

• the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book

• a natural object that covers or envelops

• covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)

• fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations

• a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink

• a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else

• a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent)

verb

• provide with a covering or cause to be covered

• form a cover over

• span an interval of distance, space or time

• provide for

• act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

• include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

• travel across or pass over

• be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism

• hold within range of an aimed firearm

• to take an action to protect against future problems

• hide from view or knowledge

• protect or defend (a position in a game)

• maintain a check on; especially by patrolling

• protect by insurance

• make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities

• invest with a large or excessive amount of something

• help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities

• be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of

• spread over a surface to conceal or protect

• cover as if with a shroud

• copulate with a female, used especially of horses

• put something on top of something else

• play a higher card than the one previously played

• be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game

• sit on (eggs)

• clothe, as if for protection from the elements

face
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

• the feelings expressed on a person's face

• the general outward appearance of something

• the striking or working surface of an implement

• a part of a person that is used to refer to a person

• a surface forming part of the outside of an object

• the part of an animal corresponding to the human face

• the side upon which the use of a thing depends (usually the most prominent surface of an object)

• a contorted facial expression

• a specific size and style of type within a type family

• status in the eyes of others

• impudent aggressiveness

• a vertical surface of a building or cliff

verb

• deal with (something unpleasant) head on

• oppose, as in hostility or a competition

• be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to

• be opposite

• turn so as to face; turn the face in a certain direction

• present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize

• turn so as to expose the face

• line the edge (of a garment) with a different material

• cover the front or surface of

front
verb, nounv, n
adjective

• relating to or located in the front

noun

• the side that is forward or prominent

• the line along which opposing armies face each other

• the outward appearance of a person

• the side that is seen or that goes first

• a person used as a cover for some questionable activity

• a sphere of activity involving effort

• (meteorology) the atmospheric phenomenon created at the boundary between two different air masses

• the immediate proximity of someone or something

• the part of something that is nearest to the normal viewer

• a group of people with a common ideology who try together to achieve certain general goals

verb

• be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to

• confront bodily

guise
nounn
noun

• an artful or simulated semblance

show
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an act or social event involving a public performance or entertainment

• something intended to communicate a particular impression

• pretending that something is the case in order to make a good impression

verb

• give an exhibition of to an interested audience

• establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment

• provide evidence for

• make visible or noticeable

• show in, or as in, a picture

• give expression to

• indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively

• be or become visible or noticeable

• indicate a certain reading; of gauges and instruments

• give evidence of, as of records

• take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums

• finish third or better in a horse or dog race

aspect
nounn
noun

• a distinct feature or element in a problem

• a characteristic to be considered

• the visual percept of a region

• the beginning or duration or completion or repetition of the action of a verb

• the feelings expressed on a person's face

exterior
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• situated in or suitable for the outdoors or outside of a building

noun

• the region that is outside of something

• the outer side or surface of something

mask
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a covering to disguise or conceal the face

• activity that tries to conceal something

• a party of guests wearing costumes and masks

• a protective covering worn over the face

verb

• hide under a false appearance

• put a mask on or cover with a mask

• make unrecognizable

• cover with a sauce

• shield from light

pretense
nounn
noun

• the act of giving a false appearance

• pretending with intention to deceive

• imaginative intellectual play

• a false or unsupportable quality

• an artful or simulated semblance

semblance
nounn
noun

• an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading

• an erroneous mental representation

• picture consisting of a graphic image of a person or thing

simulation
nounn
noun

• the act of imitating the behavior of some situation or some process by means of something suitably analogous (especially for the purpose of study or personnel training)

• (computer science) the technique of representing the real world by a computer program

• representation of something (sometimes on a smaller scale)

• the act of giving a false appearance

surface
verb, nounv, n
adjective

• on the surface

noun

• the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

• the extended two-dimensional outer boundary of a three-dimensional object

• the outermost level of the land or sea

• a superficial aspect as opposed to the real nature of something

• information that has become public

• a device that provides reactive force when in motion relative to the surrounding air; can lift or control a plane in flight

verb

• come to the surface

• put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface

• appear or become visible; make a showing

frontage
nounn
noun

• the extent of land abutting on a street or water

• the direction in which something (such as a building) faces

• the face or front of a building

frontal
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of or relating to the front of an advancing mass of air

noun

• an adornment worn on the forehead

• a drapery that covers the front of an altar

• the face or front of a building

adjective satellite

• belonging to the front part

• meeting front to front

• of or adjacent to the forehead or frontal bone

pretence
nounn
noun

• a false or unsupportable quality

• an artful or simulated semblance

• pretending with intention to deceive

• imaginative intellectual play

• the act of giving a false appearance

window dressing
nounn
noun

• a showy misrepresentation intended to conceal something unpleasant

• the decoration of shop windows

Best Hypernyms For FACADE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for facade, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (12)
front appearance aspect deceit deception exterior face frontage frontal frontispiece misrepresentation surface

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