mask for

Frequency: 6.14.2 per million words

something that hides a true feeling or situation

maskNOUN + PREPOSITION

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Examples (10)

  • His fooling around is a mask for his lack of confidence.
  • Her cheerful demeanor was just a mask for her inner sadness.
  • The company's new policies were a mask for their real intention to cut costs.
  • His aggression often serves as a mask for his deep-seated insecurities.
  • The elaborate party was a mask for the family's financial troubles.
  • She wore a smile as a mask for her anxiety.
  • Political rhetoric can sometimes be a mask for hidden agendas.
  • The tough exterior was merely a mask for a very sensitive soul.
  • Is his constant joking a mask for something more serious?
  • The sudden generosity was a mask for his guilt.