Definition of masquerade - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
deceptionpretend to be someone else
- She tried to masquerade as the manager to gain access.
2.
disguisewear a disguise or costume
- He decided to masquerade as a pirate for the party.
Noun
1.
deceptiondeceptive appearance or pretense
- His kindness was just a masquerade to gain trust.
2.
entertainmentparty where people wear masks and costumes
- The masquerade was filled with laughter and music.
3.
performanceDated dramatic performance with masked actorsDated
- The masquerade captivated the audience with its mystery.
Images of masquerade
party where people wear masks and costumes 
dramatic performance with masked actors
Expressions with masquerade
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formal dance event with masks and costumes
The masquerade ball was the highlight of the season.
outfit worn to a masquerade ball or party
She wore an elaborate masquerade costume to the ball.
social gathering where people wear masks and costumes
The masquerade party was filled with people in elaborate costumes and masks.
pretend to be someone or something else to trick others
He tried to masquerade as a police officer.
Origin of masquerade
Italian, maschera (mask)
Terms with masquerade included in their meaning
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masquerade costume
hooded cloak worn with a mask
masquerade
entertainment where people wear costumes to hide identity
masquerade
mask used in masquerades or performances
costume
participant in a masquerade or masque
fashion
outfit worn to a masquerade ball or party
disguise
clothing worn to hide identity at a masquerade
entertainment
participant in a masquerade event
Examples of masquerade in a sentence
They planned to masquerade as tourists to avoid suspicion. They masquerade as tourists to gather information. She loves to masquerade during the carnival season. The politician's promises were a mere masquerade. Her smile was a masquerade hiding her true feelings. The masquerade featured elaborate costumes and masks.
Guests at the masquerade enjoyed a night of mystery and intrigue. The masquerade was a highlight of the festival. He attended a masquerade in the grand hall.
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- French:se faire passer pour, mascarade, ...
- German:sich ausgeben, Maskerade, ...
- Italian:mascherarsi, mascherata, ...
- Spanish:hacerse pasar, fachada, ...
- Portuguese:mascarar-se, farsa, ...
- Chinese:假扮, 伪装, ...
- Japanese:ふりをする, 見せかけ, ...
- Arabic:تَنَكَّرَ, تَنَكُّر, ...
- Hebrew:לְהִתְחַזּוֹת, מַסְוֶה, ...
- Russian:притворяться, маскарад, ...
- Ukrainian:прикидатися, маскарад, ...
- Hindi:किसी और का भेष धरना, छलावा, ...
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