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masquerader

/mæskəˈreɪdər/ noun · British & US
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What does masquerader mean?

noun

A person who wears a mask or disguise, especially at a ball or other social gathering. A person who pretends to be someone else, often in order to deceive or mislead.

Example

"The masquerader was unmasked at the end of the night, revealing a surprising identity."

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