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

She masked her anger with a smile.

For a moment her mask slipped, and I saw how scared she really was.