masked identities
Concealed true faces
Masked identities are personas concealed behind pseudonyms, disguises, or anonymity.
The phrase suggests deliberate concealment rather than mere privacy—someone operating under a masked identity wants to act without being traced or recognized: The hackers operated under masked identities, Superheroes maintain masked identities to protect their families.
Online, masked identities allow participation without personal accountability.
- alter egoA secondary persona
- deepfakeAI-manipulated video mimicry
- pseudonymityState of using aliases
- masqueradeDeceptive act or costume party
- privacy rightsEntitlement to personal seclusion
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- anonymity toolsaliases, pseudonyms, pen names, screen names, usernames
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