mask

US /mæsk/

UK /mɑ:sk/

B1

verb

  • To hide something so that it cannot be seen
  • To keep people from noticing (emotions/intentions)

noun

  • Covering to hide or disguise the face
  • Way of pretending to behave that is not real

other

  • To hide something so that it cannot be seen

Examples

Behind the mask of friendliness, I know he really dislikes me.

His fooling around is a mask for his lack of confidence.