B2verbemotionslanguage
US/mæsk/
UK/mɑːsk/
to hide a feeling, smell or fact so that others do not notice it
More often (noun): a covering for the face, worn to protect it, hide it or for fun
In context
She smiled politely to mask her deep disappointment.
The strong perfume masked the smell of smoke in the room.
He tried to mask his nervousness by talking loudly.
Words that go with mask
verb + noun
- mask a feelingHe tried to mask a feeling of fear.
- mask a problemPainkillers only mask the problem, they do not cure it.
- mask the smellSpices were used to mask the smell of old meat.
- mask the tasteSugar can mask the taste of the medicine.
- mask the symptomsThe drug may mask the symptoms of a serious illness.
verb + preposition
- mask withShe masked her fear with a joke.