Masquerader

mas·quer·ade  (msk-rd)

n.

1.

a. A costume party at which masks are worn; a masked ball. Also called masque.

b. A costume for such a party or ball.

2.

a. A disguise or false outward show; a pretense: a masquerade of humility.

b. An involved scheme; a charade.

intr.v. mas·quer·ad·ed, mas·quer·ad·ing, mas·quer·ades

1. To wear a mask or disguise, as at a masquerade: She masqueraded as a shepherd.

2. To go about as if in disguise; have or put on a deceptive appearance: The stowaway masqueraded as a crew member.

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[French mascarade, from Italian mascarata, variant of mascherata, from Old Italian maschera, mask; see mask.]

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masquer·ader n.

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

masquerader - a participant in a masquerade masker, masquer participant - someone who takes part in an activity