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Synonyms for

Masks

Noun / mæsks / Another word for masks — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Masks are coverings that people wear over their faces for protection or disguise.

Synonyms & similar words

masqueradeparty mask unmask blockout masque disguise masquerade dissemble cloak disguises veils coverings screens shrouds hides camouflages facemasks filters respirators PPE costumes makeup pretenses fronts personas characters

Synonyms by register

Formal

disguises veils coverings facades

Informal

covers faces disguises

Literary

visages semblances guises

Antonyms

uncovering exposure disclosure revelation frankness openness

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

noun mask
verb mask
adjective masked

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.

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Example sentences

  1. The doctor wore a mask to protect himself and others from germs.
  2. I put on a mask to pretend to be a superhero.
  3. She used a mask to cover up a blemish on her face.
  4. The burglars wore masks to hide their identities.
  5. 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

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