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masked

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masked  (mskt)
adj.
1. Wearing a mask.
2. Disguised or concealed as if by a mask: masked emotions.
3. Latent or hidden, as a symptom or disease.
4. Botany Personate.
5. Zoology
a. Having masklike markings on the head or face.
b. Having the anatomy of the next developmental form outlined beneath the integument, as in certain insect pupae.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.masked - having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading; "hidden agenda"; "masked threat"
covert - secret or hidden; not openly practiced or engaged in or shown or avowed; "covert actions by the CIA"; "covert funding for the rebels"
2.masked - having markings suggestive of a mask; "the masked face of a raccoon"
marked - having or as if having an identifying mark or a mark as specified; often used in combination; "played with marked cards"; "a scar-marked face"; "well-marked roads"

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Masked judges and masked executioners, with unlimited power, and no appeal from their judgements, in that hard, cruel age, were not likely to be lenient with men they suspected yet could not convict.
"It is no jest," replied in a deep voice the masked figure that held the lantern.
How all regarded the happy dancer, how many envied him the high favor; how increased curiosity, who the masked knight could be.
 
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