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Definition mask in British English

mask verb

[transitive] verb
/mɑːsk/
1

to cover something in order to hide it

Example

His blue eyes were masked by dark glasses.

Synonyms and related words
hide cover obscure
2

to hide the smell, taste, or sound of something with a stronger smell or taste or a louder sound

Example

The noise of the party masked the sound of the traffic.

Synonyms and related words
hide cover obscure
Example

She spoke calmly, masking her anger.

Synonyms and related words
manage suppress deal with
Definition mask in British English