Masqueraded
/ˈmaskəˌreɪdɪd/
Definitions
- (v.) Past tense of masquerade; to have pretended to be someone or something else, often to deceive.
The defendant masqueraded as a licensed professional to gain clients.
Forms
- masquerade
- masquerades
- masquerading
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Commentary
Typically used in contexts involving deception or misrepresentation, especially when a party assumes a false identity or role to gain advantage or commit fraud.
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