Synonyms for masquerade

Noun

1. masquerade, masque, mask, party

usage: a party of guests wearing costumes and masks

2. fancy dress, masquerade, masquerade costume, costume, disguise

usage: a costume worn as a disguise at a masquerade party

3. masquerade, pretense, pretence, pretending, simulation, feigning

usage: making a false outward show; "a beggar's masquerade of wealth"

Verb

1. masquerade, disguise

usage: take part in a masquerade

2. masquerade, pose, impersonate, personate

usage: pretend to be someone or something that you are not; "he is masquerading as the expert on the Internet"; "This silly novel is masquerading as a serious historical treaty"