Masquerade
1.) pretend to be someone one is not.
2.) a false show or pretence
Antonyms – bluntness, straightforward
Synonyms – pretence, deception
Masquerade is used when a person is hiding their true self.
Masquerade is also used instead of the words to hide something
Eg
1.) All this time, her true goal was hidden behind that masquerade of a smile.
2.) Adam masqueraded as a loving friend, just to gain control over Josh’s life.
Additional fact – masquerade balls have been quite famous in Britain and Europe since ancient times. In these balls, all participants wear a mask or an ornament which covers most of their faces.
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