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- [mas-kuh-reyd]
- /ˌmæs kəˈreɪd/
- /ˌmæskəˈreɪdə /
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mas-kuh-reyd]
- /ˌmæs kəˈreɪd/
Definitions of masquerader word
- noun masquerader a party, dance, or other festive gathering of persons wearing masks and other disguises, and often elegant, historical, or fantastic costumes. 1
- noun masquerader a costume or disguise worn at such a gathering. 1
- noun masquerader false outward show; façade; pretense: a hypocrite's masquerade of virtue. 1
- noun masquerader activity, existence, etc., under false pretenses: a rich man's masquerade as a beggar. 1
- verb without object masquerader to go about under false pretenses or a false character; assume the character of; give oneself out to be: to masquerade as a former Russian count. 1
- verb without object masquerader to disguise oneself. 1
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Origin of masquerader
First appearance:
before 1580 One of the 35% oldest English words
1580-90; earlier masquerada, mascarado, pseudo-Spanish forms of Middle French mascarade < Upper Italian mascherada; see mask, -ade1
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Parts of speech for Masquerader
noun
adjective
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
masquerader popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
masquerader usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for masquerader
noun masquerader
- hypocrite — a person who feigns some desirable or publicly approved attitude, especially one whose private life, opinions, or statements belie his or her public statements.
- trickster — a deceiver; cheat; fraud.
- impostor — a person who practices deception under an assumed character, identity, or name.
- rascal — a base, dishonest, or unscrupulous person.
- con artist — A con artist is someone who tricks other people into giving them their money or property.
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