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
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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.
Recent Examples of disguise from the Web
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In a meeting at the Pakistani senate in December, a former interior minister insisted that the culprits in Balochistan are Indian agents disguised in Pakistani uniform.
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On this play, the Browns had not disguised anything presnap.
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The test comes as U.S. officials scramble to deal with potential new threats, including reports that terrorists are developing bombs that can be disguised as laptop batteries.
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A shallow reflecting pool plays tricks with approaching guests, disguising itself as a continuation of the large slate gray tiles bordering the restaurant’s entrance.
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The topic under discussion was the bootleg tax cut disguised as a healthcare bill that the Republicans are trying to enact from deep within the Phantom Zone.
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Al-Shabaab has since claimed responsibility for the attack, which was carried out by a lone suicide car bomber disguised in a milk delivery van.
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Magic Browser was disguised as a knock-off to the Chrome browser.
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Robert Gibby Brand has a field day as their father Polonius, a font of pomposity whose verbal overkill cannot disguise his genuine love for his children.
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Origin and Etymology of disguise
Middle English disgisen, from Anglo-French desguiser, deguiser, from des- dis- + guise guise
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.
Recent Examples of disguise from the Web
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Here are three thoughts on El Tri's victory A blessing in disguise?
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The tradition—highlighted in tonight’s episode of Explorer—allows girls to live in disguise as boys in the deeply conservative society where men and boys hold almost all the privileges, including accessing an education.
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Best known for her work as the skeptical FBI agent Dana Scully on The X-Files, Anderson gets a plum role as the new goddess Media, a character viewers only ever encounter in various disguises.
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Senate Democrats are ramping up the pressure, calling the House bill a large tax cut for the wealthy in a thin disguise.
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This was always my favorite weekend to get out of town, leaving the streets of the Gaslamp to the zombie walkers, the Wonder Women, the celebrities in nerdy disguise.
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She has been charged with disorderly conduct and wearing a mask or disguise, according to a Charleston Police Department statement.
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Prosecutors also presented evidence from the vehicle the four attackers used that showed they were equipped with plastic gloves to prevent fingerprints and disguises.
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The surprise turned out to be a blessing in disguise for Szczur, who after a couple of days in limbo, was sent to the Padres on Monday for minor-league pitcher Justin Hancock.
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Origin and Etymology of disguise
see 1disguise
Other Clothing Terms
DISGUISE Defined for English Language Learners
disguise
playDefinition 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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