Magpabalat (en. To peel)

/maɡ.paˈba.lat/

Synonyms

To pretend or take on a different form.

You act like a good person, but behind that facade, you might be different.

Magpabalat kang tao, pero sa likod ay iba ka pala.

To show something that is not real or fake.

She shows so much fake stuff on social media; I can't even tell what's real anymore.

Ang dami niyang magpabalat sa social media, di ko na alam kung ano ang totoo.

To create an illusion or something made up.

Don't fool me; just pretend if you want.

Huwag mo akong lokohin, magpabalat ka na lang kung gusto mo.