What is another word for masquer?

Pronunciation: [mˈaskə] (IPA)

The word "masquer" means to disguise oneself or to pretend to be someone else. Some synonyms that can be used for this word include: disguise, impersonate, camouflage, conceal, fake, feign, hide, mask, pretend, simulate, and veil. These words all describe actions that involve concealing one's true identity or intentions for various reasons. Masquerading can be done for fun, in a theatrical performance, or to deceive others. Whatever the reason, it involves a deliberate act of hiding one's true self, either through physical means (such as a mask or costume) or through behavior (such as pretending to be someone else entirely).

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A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Masquer

Towards the end of the ball, when it was already full daylight, a masquer, dressed as a Venetian gondolier, was accosted by a lady masquer, also in Venetian costume.
"The Memoires of Casanova, Complete The Rare Unabridged London Edition Of 1894, plus An Unpublished Chapter of History, By Arthur Symons"
Jacques Casanova de Seingalt
A masquer dressed in the Venetian style was punting on a single card, going fifty sequins paroli and paix de paroli, in my fashion.
"The Memoires of Casanova, Complete The Rare Unabridged London Edition Of 1894, plus An Unpublished Chapter of History, By Arthur Symons"
Jacques Casanova de Seingalt
The next deal the Venetian masquer had a run of luck, and going paroli, paix de paroli and the va, won back all the money he had lost.
"The Memoires of Casanova, Complete The Rare Unabridged London Edition Of 1894, plus An Unpublished Chapter of History, By Arthur Symons"
Jacques Casanova de Seingalt

Famous quotes with Masquer

  • For misery, like a masquer, mocks at all In which it has no part, or one of gall,
    Letitia Elizabeth Landon

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