Masquerade and Phony

Masquerade

Masquerade noun - A display of emotion or behavior that is insincere or intended to deceive.

Phony and masquerade are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Phony" instead a noun "Masquerade".

Nearby Words: masqueraded, masquerading

Phony

Phony noun - An imitation that is passed off as genuine.

Masquerade and phony are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Masquerade" instead a noun "Phony".

Nearby Words: phoney, phone, phoning
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