disguise
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transitive verb \də-ˈskīz, dis-ˈgīz also diz-\dis·guiseddis·guis·ing
Definition of DISGUISE
1
a : to change the customary dress or appearance of b : to furnish with a false appearance or an assumed identity
2
obsolete : disfigure
3
: to obscure the existence or true state or character of : conceal <unable to disguise his true feelings>
— dis·guised·ly \-ˈgīz(-ə)d-lē, -ˈkīz(-ə)d-\ adverb
— dis·guise·ment \-ˈgīz-mənt, -ˈkīz-\ noun
— dis·guis·er noun
Examples of DISGUISE
- He tried to disguise his voice on the phone but I could tell it was him.
- She disguised herself in a wig and glasses.
- We disguised the fact that we were disappointed.
Origin of DISGUISE
Middle English disgisen, from Anglo-French desguiser, deguiser, from des- dis- + guise guise
First Known Use: 14th century
Related to DISGUISE
- Synonyms
- camouflage, cloak, dress up, mask
- Antonyms
- unmask
Synonym Discussion of DISGUISE
disguise, cloak, mask mean to alter the dress or appearance of so as to conceal the identity or true nature. disguise implies a change in appearance or behavior that misleads by presenting a different apparent identity <disguised herself as a peasant>. cloak suggests a means of hiding a movement or an intention <cloaked their maneuvers in secrecy>. mask suggests some often obvious means of hiding or disguising something <smiling to mask his discontent>.
2disguise
nounDefinition of DISGUISE
1
: apparel assumed to conceal one's identity or counterfeit another's
2
: the act of disguising
3
a : form misrepresenting the true nature of something <blessings in disguise> b : an artificial manner : pretense <threw off all disguise>
See Examples of DISGUISE
- He wore a disguise of glasses, a fake mustache, and a cap.
- The famous thief is known to be a master of disguise.
First Known Use of DISGUISE
14th century
Related to DISGUISE
- Synonyms
- camouflage, costume, guise
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