History
History
Synonyms
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Meaning:
camouflage

(to give something) a colour, pattern, shape etc that makes it difficult to identify

disguise

coverup

cover something up

false face, cover

deceit

the act of causing a person to accept as true or genuine something that is false

practice of misleading

deception

the act of deceiving or being deceived

misleading; being dishonest

disguise

with a deliberately strange or unusual appearance in order to hide one's identity

covering, makeup for deception

domino

a small, flat, oblong piece of wood or bone, marked with spots

false face, cover

duplicity

deliberate deception

deception

falsehood

a lie (the usual word)

lie

guile

clever deceit

slyness, cleverness

hypocrisy

(an example, instance of) falsely making oneself appear to be virtuous or good

deceitfulness, pretence

imposition

something imposed, e.g. a tax, burden, fine

deception

mask

a covering for (part of) the face; a face carved in wood

false face, cover

masquerade

a dance where people wear masks; a false show or pretence

disguise; social occasion for disguises

pretense

a false claim or excuse made to deceive

falsehood, affected show; cover

wiles

tricks used to get something one wants

cunning

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