Definition of disguise
disguised
;disguising
transitive verb
1a : to change the customary dress (see 2dress 1) or appearance of disguised herself in a wig and glassesb : to furnish with a false appearance or an assumed (see assume 3) identity disguised as a beggar
2 obsolete : disfigure
3 : to obscure the existence or true state or character of : conceal unable to disguise his true feelings
disguiser
nounFrom the M-W Editors
Examples of disguise in a sentence
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 and Etymology of disguise
Middle English disgisen, from Anglo-French desguiser, deguiser, from des- dis- + guise guise
First Known Use: 14th century
Synonym Discussion of disguise
disguise
Definition of disguise
1 : apparel assumed to conceal one's identity or counterfeit another's The bank robber was wearing a disguise.
2 : the act of disguising
3a : form misrepresenting the true nature of something blessings in disguiseb : an artificial manner : pretense threw off all disguise
Examples of disguise in a sentence
He wore a disguise of glasses, a fake mustache, and a cap.
The famous thief is known to be a master of disguise.
Origin and Etymology of disguise
see 1disguise
First Known Use: 14th century
Other Clothing Terms
DISGUISE Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of disguise for English Language Learners
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: to change the usual appearance, sound, taste, etc., of (someone or something) so that people will not recognize that person or thing
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: to hide (something) so that it will not be seen or noticed
disguise
Definition of disguise for English Language Learners
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: clothes or other things that you wear so that people will not recognize you
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: the act of changing your appearance so that people will not recognize you
DISGUISE Defined for Kids
Definition of disguise for Students
disguised
;disguising
1 : to change the looks or sound of to avoid being recognized He disguised his voice on the phone.
2 : to keep from revealing She disguised her true feelings.
Definition of disguise for Students
1 : clothing worn to avoid being recognized
2 : an outward appearance that hides what something really is a blessing in disguise
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