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mask vs camouflage

camouflage vs mask

mask and camouflage both are nouns.

mask and camouflage both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
mask Yes No Yes No
camouflage Yes No Yes No
As verbs, camouflage is a hyponym of mask; that is, camouflage is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than mask:
  • mask: make unrecognizable
  • camouflage: disguise by camouflaging; exploit the natural surroundings to disguise something
Other hyponyms of mask include cloak, dissemble, mask, dissimulate, masquerade.
mask (noun) camouflage (noun)
activity that tries to conceal something the act of concealing the identity of something by modifying its appearance
a covering to disguise or conceal the face device or stratagem for concealment or deceit
a protective covering worn over the face fabric dyed with splotches of green and brown and black and tan; intended to make the wearer of a garment made of this fabric hard to distinguish from the background
a party of guests wearing costumes and masks an outward semblance that misrepresents the true nature of something
mask (verb) camouflage (verb)
put a mask on or cover with a mask disguise by camouflaging; exploit the natural surroundings to disguise something
shield from light
cover with a sauce
hide under a false appearance
make unrecognizable
Difference between mask and camouflage

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