masking (Meaning)
masking (n)
the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it
the blocking of one sensation resulting from the presence of another sensation
scenery used to block the audience's view of parts of the stage that should not be seen
masking (p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Mask
Synonyms & Antonyms of masking
Synonyms:
- whitewashing
- acting
- occulting
- gilding
- affecting
- playing
- dissimulating
- blotting out
- dissembling
- veiling
- faking
- curtaining
- screening
- varnishing
- pretending
- feigning
- masquerading
- shrouding
- assuming
- shamming
- enshrouding
- counterfeiting
- posing
- blanketing
- dressing up
- glossing (over)
- impersonating
Antonyms:
masking Sentence Examples
- The robber wore a ski mask to conceal his identity during the heist.
- Surgical masks are often used to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
- The photographer masked the faces of the subjects in the controversial photo to protect their privacy.
- The child hid behind a mask of makeup to avoid being recognized.
- The government implemented a masking mandate to reduce transmission rates.
- The tree's thick foliage masked the entrance to the hidden trail.
- The actor's performance masked his true feelings about the play.
- The software masked the user's IP address to enhance their online anonymity.
- The painter used masking tape to create sharp lines and precise patterns.
- The camouflage provided by the vegetation masked the soldiers' movements from the enemy.
FAQs About the word masking
the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it, the blocking of one sensation resulting from the presence of another sensation,
camouflaging, concealing,disguising, hiding, covering, obscuring,cloaking, simulating, whitewashing, acting
unmasking, exhibiting, showing, uncovering, displaying, exhibiting, displaying, exposing, showing, exposing
The robber wore a ski mask to conceal his identity during the heist.
Surgical masks are often used to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
The photographer masked the faces of the subjects in the controversial photo to protect their privacy.
The child hid behind a mask of makeup to avoid being recognized.
