Synonyms for

Masquerading

Verb / ˌmæskɜ:ˈeɪdɪŋ / Another word for masquerading — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Masquerading means to pretend to be someone or something else, especially in order to deceive others.

Synonyms & similar words

masquerade pretending disguising impersonating faking posing mimicking imitating acting deceiving camouflaging veiling hiding masking concealing obscuring covering shrouding cloaking enveloping screening

Example sentences

  1. She was masquerading as a princess at the costume party.
  2. The thief was masquerading as a security guard.
  3. He was masquerading as a millionaire, but he was actually broke.
  4. The spy was masquerading as a waiter in the restaurant.
  5. The criminal was masquerading as a police officer to gain access to the building.

Quotes

  • Life is a masquerade ball and death the uninvited guest.
  • It is not what a man does that determines whether his work is sacred or secular, it is why he does it. The motive is everything. Let a man sanctify the Lord God in his heart and he can thereafter do no common act. All he does is good and acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. For such a man, living itself will be sacramental and the whole world a sanctuary. His entire life will be a priestly ministration. As he performs his labors, they will be holy because he is in Christ. Masquerading as servants of righteousness, seeking the approval of men, they become agents of the evil one. But when they offer themselves to God and submit to His righteousness, they become agents of the holy one. (A.W. Tozer)
  • The world is a masquerade ball, and God knows who's who.

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