false face

• Termo que designa uma máscara ou fingimento, usado metaforicamente para descrever hipocrisia ou comportamento enganoso, quando alguém esconde suas verdadeiras intenções atrás de uma aparência falsa.

An archaic term referring to a mask or disguise, often used metaphorically to describe hypocrisy or deceitful behavior where someone hides their true intentions behind a false appearance.

1. Hypocrisy or deceptionB2formal

   A pretense or facade that hides one's true feelings or intentions.

   Hipocrisia ou engano

   • He wore a false face of friendliness while secretly plotting against them.
   • Her smile was a false face, hiding her deep disappointment.
   • Politicians often put on a false face to win public approval.