masquerader

• Substantiv, das eine Person bezeichnet, die an einem Maskenfest oder Maskenball teilnimmt, oft mit Maske oder Kostüm, um ihre Identität zu verbergen. Im weiteren Sinne auch jemand, der sich verstellt oder eine falsche Identität annimmt.

A noun referring to a person who takes part in a masquerade, often wearing a mask or costume to disguise their identity.

1. Participant in a masqueradeB2formal

   A person who takes part in a masquerade ball or event, typically wearing a mask and costume.

   Teilnehmer eines Maskenballs

   • The masqueraders danced elegantly across the ballroom floor.
   • Each masquerader wore an elaborate mask and costume.
   • The masquerader's identity remained hidden until midnight.

   Synonymemaskermasquerreveler

2. Pretender or deceiverC1formal

   Someone who pretends to be something they are not; a person who hides their true identity or intentions.

   Vortäuscher

   • He was a masquerader, pretending to be a wealthy businessman.
   • The spy was a masquerader who infiltrated the organization.
   • She saw through his act and knew he was a masquerader.

   Synonymecharlatandeceiverfakefraudhumbugimpostormountebankphonypretender