Synonyms for
Masks
Definition
Masks are coverings that people wear over their faces for protection or disguise.
Synonyms & similar words
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- face mask
- surgical mask
- gas mask
- mask the pain
- wear a mask
- mask the truth
- mask the symptoms
- mask the identity
Word family
Usage note
The word 'mask' can refer to a physical covering for the face or figuratively to something that conceals true feelings or intentions. Be mindful of context to distinguish between literal and figurative uses.
Example sentences
- The doctor wore a mask to protect himself and others from germs.
- I put on a mask to pretend to be a superhero.
- She used a mask to cover up a blemish on her face.
- The burglars wore masks to hide their identities.
- He had to wear a mask while sanding to avoid inhaling dust.
Quotes
We all wear masks, and the time comes when we cannot remove them without removing some of our own skin. - Andre Berthiaume
There is a face beneath this mask, but it isn't me. I'm no more that face than I am the muscles beneath it, or the bones beneath that. - Alan Moore
I wear a mask. And that mask, it's not to hide who I am, but to create what I am. - Batman