cloak vs mask

cloak and mask both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
cloak	Yes	No	Yes	No
mask	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, cloak and mask are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of cloak include dissemble.

As verbs, mask is a hypernym of cloak; that is, mask is a word with a broader meaning than cloak:

Other hypernyms of cloak include disguise.

cloak (noun)	mask (noun)
a loose outer garment	activity that tries to conceal something
anything that covers or conceals	a covering to disguise or conceal the face
	a protective covering worn over the face
	a party of guests wearing costumes and masks

cloak (verb)	mask (verb)
cover with or as if with a cloak	put a mask on or cover with a mask
cover as if with clothing	shield from light
hide under a false appearance	cover with a sauce
	hide under a false appearance
	make unrecognizable