Meaning & use
Masquerading
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Pretending to be someone or something else in order to deceive.
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The con artist was masquerading as a bank official to gain access to customer accounts.
A wolf masquerading as a sheep is a classic image of hidden danger.
A note on using this word
Comes from 'masquerade', originally a masked ball or costume party, reflecting the idea of a hidden true identity.
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posingdisguising oneself
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