masquerade

/mˈæskwəɹˌe‍ɪd/

/ˌmæskɝˈeɪd/

Masquerade

a special outfit with a mask that people wear to a party in order not to be recognized by others

making a false outward show

synonyms : charade

a party of guests wearing costumes and masks

synonyms : mask

to masquerade

MAIN VERB

take part in a masquerade

pretend to be someone or something that you are not

Examples

1. Now, the symptoms of ADHD-- the symptoms of sleep deficiency can masquerade perfectly the symptoms of ADHD.

2. Opinions masquerade as facts.

3. IMSI catchers masquerade as the legitimate cellphone tower.

4. This type of abuse generally masquerades as a positive notion.