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charade

[/ʃəˈreɪd/]
nounfemininepl: charades
charada
1. A game in which players act out words or phrases for others to guess, without speaking
We played charades at the party last night.
Jogamos charadas na festa ontem à noite.
2. A pretense or deception; a false or ridiculous act
His apology was just a charade; he didn't mean it.
Seu pedido de desculpas era apenas uma charada; ele não falava sério.
NYC Slang
cap (when referring to pretense or deception)
Synonyms
pretensefarcedeceptionpantomimeactmasquerade
Antonyms
honestysincerityauthenticitytruth

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
charada
Most common term used throughout Brazil
Portugal
charada
Standard Portuguese term, same as Brazilian usage
General Brazilian
pantomima
Alternative term for the game or performance aspect

Related Idioms & Phrases

a charade of a trial
the whole thing is a charade
playing charades with someone
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