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MASQUERADING Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word masquerading. (exact relations)
There are 12 hypernyms of the word masquerading. (close relations)
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concealing
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• covering or hiding

noun

• the activity of keeping something secret

feigning
verb, nounv, n
noun

• pretending with intention to deceive

• the act of giving a false appearance

pretending
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of giving a false appearance

bluffing
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)

• pretense that your position is stronger than it really is

• the act of bluffing in poker; deception by a false show of confidence in the strength of your cards

adjective satellite

• very steep; having a prominent and almost vertical front

• bluntly direct and outspoken but good-natured

verb

• deceive an opponent by a bold bet on an inferior hand with the result that the opponent withdraws a winning hand

• frighten someone by pretending to be stronger than one really is

camouflaging
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• an outward semblance that misrepresents the true nature of something

• fabric dyed with splotches of green and brown and black and tan; intended to make the wearer of a garment made of this fabric hard to distinguish from the background

• device or stratagem for concealment or deceit

• the act of concealing the identity of something by modifying its appearance

verb

• disguise by camouflaging; exploit the natural surroundings to disguise something

disguising
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an outward semblance that misrepresents the true nature of something

• any attire that modifies the appearance in order to conceal the wearer's identity

• the act of concealing the identity of something by modifying its appearance

verb

• make unrecognizable

impersonating
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• assume or act the character of

• represent another person with comic intentions

• pretend to be someone you are not; sometimes with fraudulent intentions

charade
nounn
noun

• a word acted out in an episode of the game of charades

• making a false outward show

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

masque
nounn
noun

• a party of guests wearing costumes and masks

fancy dress
nounn
noun

• a costume worn as a disguise at a masquerade party

masquerade costume
nounn
noun

• a costume worn as a disguise at a masquerade party

masquerade party
nounn
noun

• a party of guests wearing costumes and masks

Best Hypernyms For MASQUERADING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for masquerading, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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disguise costume feigning impersonate mask party personate pose pretence pretending pretense simulation

Alternatives for CONCEALING

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