noun
a type of heavy makeup used by actors in theater or film to create exaggerated facial features and expressions
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The actor applied greasepaint to transform into his character for the play.
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I had to use a lot of greasepaint for my costume at the school play.
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She always looks like she's wearing greasepaint with all that makeup on.
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The politician's words were like a layer of greasepaint, hiding the truth underneath.