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masquerading

The correct spelling is masquerading.

How to pronounce masquerading

verb

Say it like: Mas-kwe-rad-ing

The correct spelling is masquerading. To take part in a masquerade; to assemble in masks and costumes; to wear a disguise. For example: "I’m going to masquerade as the wikipede. What are you going to dress up as?"

Usage Examples

I’m going to masquerade as the wikipede. What are you going to dress up as?

He masqueraded as my friend until the truth finally came out.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To take part in a masquerade; to assemble in masks and costumes; to wear a disguise.
  2. 2.To pass off as a different person or a person with qualities that one does not possess; also, to make a pretentious show of being what one is not.
  3. 3.To conceal (someone) with, or as if with, a mask; to disguise.

noun

  1. 1.The act of one who masquerades.

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