mask vs cloak

mask and cloak both are nouns.

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

As verbs, mask and cloak are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of mask include dissemble.

As verbs, cloak is a hyponym of mask; that is, cloak is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than mask:

Other hyponyms of mask include dissemble, mask, dissimulate, masquerade, camouflage.

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

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