Word Type

Noun

Verb

The word "charade" can be used as noun and verb.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

charader

Etymologically Related To

acting charade charades

Context

literature

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

feigning pretence pretending pretense simulation word

Type Of (IsA)

word

Part Of

charades

Related Terms

absurdly act acting answer charades clue deception description due to earlier final form game general genre gesture now obvious originally particularly play poor pretend pretense pun resembling riddle round sham single syllable use whole

Synonym Network

acted charade farce masquerade

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