noun
masquerading
Masquerading (noun) means the act of pretending to be someone or something else. Example: “His masquerading as a doctor eventually fell apart under questioning.”
noun
1
The act of pretending to be someone or something else.
"His masquerading as a doctor eventually fell apart under questioning."
How to use masquerading
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPretending to be something you're not, in progress.
Common pairings
masquerading as
caught masquerading
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Word forms
- Plural
- masqueradings
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Etymology
The gerund/present participle form of masquerade.
Rhymes for masquerading
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What does “masquerading” mean?
The word “masquerading” means the act of pretending to be someone or something else. In plain terms, pretending to be something you're not, in progress.
How do you use “masquerading” in a sentence?
Here is “masquerading” used in a sentence: “His masquerading as a doctor eventually fell apart under questioning.”
What part of speech is “masquerading”?
“Masquerading” is a noun.
What is the meaning of masquerading?
"masquerading" (noun) means the act of pretending to be someone or something else.
