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masquerading

/ˌmæs.kəˈreɪ.dɪŋ/

masqueradingnoun

Translations

маскарад

The masquerade was a grand event with elaborate costumes.

Маскарад был грандиозным событием с изысканными костюмами.

Definitions

The act of pretending to be someone or something else, often to deceive.

The masquerading at the party was so convincing that no one recognized their own friends.

Synonyms

masqueradinggerund / present participle

/ˌmæs.kəˈreɪ.dɪŋ/

Used attributively to describe a person or thing that is pretending or disguising itself.

Definitions

Pretending to be someone or something else in order to deceive; disguising.

The masquerading impostor managed to access the secure facility.

Synonyms

passing (as)

masqueradeverb

masquerading

Gerund

masqueraded

Past Simple

masqueraded

Past Participle

masquerading

Gerund

/ˌmæs.kəˈreɪd/

Translations

маскироваться

He tried to masquerade as a police officer.

Он пытался маскироваться под полицейского.

Additional translations

принимать вид

Definitions

To pretend to be someone or something else, often to deceive.

He decided to masquerade as a doctor to gain access to the restricted area.

To wear a mask or costume, especially as part of a festive celebration.

Revelers masqueraded in vibrant outfits during the carnival parade.

Synonyms

masqueradenoun

Definitions

A party or gathering where people wear masks and often costumes.

The annual masquerade was the highlight of the social calendar, with everyone donning elaborate masks and costumes.

A false show or pretense.

His kindness was just a masquerade to gain her trust.

A participant who wears a mask or costume in a masquerade.

The masquerades mingled with the crowd, their identities completely concealed.

masqueradeadjective

Definitions

Relating to or characteristic of a masquerade or disguise.

Guests searched for suitable masquerade attire before the party.