mask
/mask/
noun
noun: mask; plural noun: masks
1. A manner or expression that hides one's true character or feelings; a pretense.
"she let her mask of moderate respectability slip"
synonyms:
pretense, semblance, veil, screen, front, false front, facade, veneer, blind, disguise, guise, concealment, cover, cover-up, cloak, camouflage
2. A covering for all or part of the face, worn as a disguise, or to amuse or terrify other people.
synonyms:
disguise, false face
3. A likeness of a person's face in clay or wax, especially one made by taking a mold from the face.
A person's face regarded as having set into a particular expression.
"His face was a mask of rage"
A hollow model of a human head worn by ancient Greek and Roman actors.
The face or head of an animal, especially of a fox, as a hunting trophy.
A masked person.
4. Cover (the face) with a mask.
synonyms:
hide, conceal, disguise, cover up, obscure, screen, cloak, camouflage, veil
5. Conceal (something) from view.
synonyms:
hide, conceal, disguise, cover up, obscure, screen, cloak, camouflage, veil, disguise or hide (a sensation or quality).
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Masks
Short StoryRaise the mask and watch it fool the world, because the world is just one big masquerade. A masquerade where you have no choice but to dance.
