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Masquerade
01
maskerwisseling, gemaskerd bal
a special outfit with a mask that people wear to a party in order not to be recognized by others
Example
His black-and-gold masquerade ensemble concealed his identity as he danced.
The mysterious stranger in the silver masquerade mask captured everyone ’s attention.
The masked guests mingled, their identities hidden behind elaborate masquerade disguises.
02
maskerade, gemaskerd bal
a party of guests wearing costumes and masks
to masquerade
01
maskeren, zich verkleden
to engage in a form of entertainment involving the wearing of costumes and masks
Intransitive
Example
The theater troupe decided to masquerade as characters from classic literature for their annual performance.
The carnival participants enthusiastically masqueraded in elaborate costumes, celebrating the spirit of the festival.
As part of the cultural event, people were encouraged to masquerade in traditional attire representing different regions.
02
verkleiden, doen alsof
to disguise or pretend to be someone or something else, often by wearing a mask or adopting a false identity
Intransitive: to masquerade as sb
Example
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.
Voorbeeld
His black-and-gold masquerade ensemble concealed his identity as he danced.
The mysterious stranger in the silver masquerade mask captured everyone’s attention.
The masked guests mingled, their identities hidden behind elaborate masquerade disguises.
The grand ballroom was adorned with glittering chandeliers for the annual masquerade.
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