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masking
This term describes the intentional or automatic overlay of one layer over another to obscure what lies beneath. In psychological and social contexts, it refers to the exhausting effort of simulating normalcy or hiding neurodivergent traits to fit into a dominant social group, often carrying a connotation of internal strain or deception.
In technical fields like acoustics or painting, the word shifts toward a functional process of interference or protection. It describes the physical blocking of a signal or the application of a barrier to ensure precision, moving away from the emotional weight associated with human behavior.
Meanings
The act of concealing or disguising something to hide its true nature or presence.
The masking of his disappointment with a smile was barely successful.
The process of covering a specific area of a surface to prevent it from being painted or coated.
A psychological phenomenon where a person hides their true emotions or symptoms behind a different facade.
Examples
The CEO excelled at masking the company's instability.
The CEO excelled at masking the company's instability.
Constant social masking can lead to severe burnout.