disguise

²disguise

noun

Definition 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>

Examples of DISGUISE

1. He wore a disguise of glasses, a fake mustache, and a cap.
2. 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

Related Words: domino, mask, veil, visor (also vizor), vizard; costumery, dress, getup, outfit, rig; coloring, cosmetic, makeup, paint

Near Antonyms: bluntness, candidness, candor, directness, forthrightness, frankness, openheartedness, outspokenness, plainspokenness, sincerity, straightforwardness; artlessness, genuineness, naïveté (also naivete or naiveté)

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Other Clothing Terms

babushka, brogue, bumbershoot, cravat, dishabille, furbelow, layette, raiment, spectator