to masquerade
Third Person
masquerades
Present Participle
masquerading
Past Tense
masqueraded
Past Participle
masqueraded
1
to disguise or pretend to be someone or something else, often by wearing a mask or adopting a false identity
- The spy skillfully masqueraded as a tourist, blending in seamlessly with the crowd.
- The undercover agent had to masquerade as a member of the criminal organization to gather crucial information.
- Online scammers often create fake profiles to masquerade as trustworthy individuals in order to deceive unsuspecting victims.
- The politician's attempt to masquerade his true intentions failed when leaked documents revealed his hidden agenda.
- The con artist skillfully masqueraded as a charity worker to gain the trust of potential victims.
2
to engage in a form of entertainment involving the wearing of costumes and masks
- The carnival participants enthusiastically masqueraded in elaborate costumes, celebrating the spirit of the festival.
- The school organized a themed dance where students could masquerade in creative and colorful outfits.
- As part of the cultural event, people were encouraged to masquerade in traditional attire representing different regions.
- The theater troupe decided to masquerade as characters from classic literature for their annual performance.
- The fundraising gala had a mysterious theme, prompting attendees to masquerade in elegant and enigmatic costumes.