What is the reason for this masquerade?
Source: tatoeba (8035287)
Masquerade
/ˌmæskəˈɹeɪd/
Synonyms for "masquerade" (241 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (49)
accouteractact a partact asact outactingaffectationapeapingappearanceattitudinizeattitudinizingbalbal costumebal masqueballballet skirtbarn dancebe incognitoblowout
Strong matches (72)
dinnerdinner partydisappeardisguisedissemblancedissemblingdissimulationdodominodonation partydressdrop from sightdumb showembodimentenactenactingenactmententertainmentequipfacade
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facefakeryfakingfalse airfalse colorsfalse facefalse frontfalse showfalsityfancy-dress ballfantasyfeigningfeintfestivityfitfit outfour-flushingfraudfrontgarden partygetupgiltglossgo into hidinggo to groundgo undergroundhabithen partyhidehide awayhide outhole uphophouse partyhouse-raisinghousewarminghumbughumbuggeryimitateimitationimpersonateimpersonationimposture
Noun(9 words)
Related words (120)
incarnationincognitokaffeeklatschlawn partylielie closelie doggolie hidlie lowlie snugmake false pretensesmaskmasked ballmasquemasquerade asmasquerade ballmasquerade partymeretriciousnessmimemimesis
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mimicmimickingmimicrymimingmixermotleymufflermummeryostentationoutfitoutward showpantomimepantomimingpartypass forpass offperformperformanceperformingpersonatepersonationpersonificationplayplay a partplay peekabooplayactingplayingportrayalposepose asposingposturepretencepretend to bepretensepretensionpretextprompromenadeprotective colorationput onput-onrecord hopremain anonymousrepresentationretire from sightrigrig outrig upseemingsemblanceshamshindigshindyshowshowersimulacrumsimulatesimulationsit tightsmoke screensmokersockspeciousnesssquare dancestagstag dancestag partystay in hidingsubterfugesuitsurprise partytake covertake offtea dancethe dansanttightsturn outtutuuniformvarnishveilvisorvizardvizard maskwear a maskwindow dressing
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: mask, accouter, act, act a part, act as.
- Sentence evidence is available for masquerade, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "masquerade".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "masquerade"
Keep "masquerade" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "masquerade" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "masquerade", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "masquerade" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
20 entriesShowing 16 of 20 words.
More specific
16 entriesCollocations
8 entriescostume masqueradeelaborate costumemasked ballmasquerade ballmasquerade costumemasquerade maskmasquerade partysocial masquerade
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
9 entriesSample sentences
15 total sentences available.
Tom held a masquerade ball in the grand ballroom.
Source: tatoeba (8268118)
The princess held a masquerade ball in the grand ballroom.
Source: tatoeba (8268119)
Tom and Mary met at a masquerade ball.
Source: tatoeba (8268120)
Showing 4 of 15 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "masquerade"?
Closest matches include mask, accouter, act, act a part, act as.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "masquerade"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.