noun
- A party of guests wearing costumes and masks.
- synonyms: masquerade party, masque, mask
- A costume worn as a disguise at a masquerade party.
- synonyms: fancy dress, masquerade costume
- Making a false outward show.
- usage: "a beggar's masquerade of wealth"
verb
- Take part in a masquerade.
- Pretend to be someone or something that you are not.
- usage: "he is masquerading as an expert on the internet"; "This silly novel is masquerading as a serious historical treaty"
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