noun
a covering to disguise or conceal the face
noun
activity that tries to conceal something
Examples
- no mask could conceal his ignorance
- they moved in under a mask of friendship
noun
a party of guests wearing costumes and masks
Synonyms
noun
a protective covering worn over the face
verb
hide under a false appearance
Synonyms
Examples
- He masked his disappointment
verb
put a mask on or cover with a mask
Examples
- Mask the children for Halloween
verb
make unrecognizable
Synonyms
Examples
- The herb masks the garlic taste
- We disguised our faces before robbing the bank
verb
cover with a sauce
Examples
- mask the meat
verb
shield from light
Synonyms
block out