mask
/mæsk/
verb
- To cover or hide something, especially feelings or the truth.
- She used makeup to mask the bruise on her cheek.
- He tried to mask his disappointment with a smile.
- The strong perfume masked the smell of smoke in the room.
- To cover the face with a mask for protection or disguise.
- In some cultures, dancers mask themselves during traditional ceremonies.
- All the doctors in the hospital must mask before entering the operating room.
- The protesters masked their faces to avoid being identified.
noun
- A covering for all or part of the face, worn for protection, disguise, or decoration.
- The robber pulled a mask over his face before entering the bank.
- She wore a surgical mask to protect herself from germs on the plane.
- The children made colorful masks for the school carnival.
- A face covering worn for skincare or beauty purposes.
- She applied a clay mask to clean her pores and refresh her skin.
- The beauty store sells sheet masks infused with vitamin C.
- After a long week, he relaxed with a hydrating face mask.
- Something that hides or conceals a person's true feelings or character.
- His polite words were just a mask for his anger.
- Behind his cheerful mask, he was struggling with sadness.
- She put on a brave mask even though she felt nervous.
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