disguise

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verb dis·guise \də-ˈskīz, dis-ˈgīz also diz-\

Definition of disguise

disguised

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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

disguisedly

play \-ˈgīz(-ə)d-lē, -ˈkīz(-ə)d-\ adverb

disguisement

play \-ˈgīz-mənt, -ˈkīz-\ noun

disguiser

noun

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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.

Origin and Etymology of disguise

Middle English disgisen, from Anglo-French desguiser, deguiser, from des- dis- + guise guise

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First Known Use: 14th century

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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

disguise

noun dis·guise

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

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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

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First Known Use: 14th century

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Other Clothing Terms

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

DISGUISE Defined for English Language Learners

disguise

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verb

Definition of disguise for English Language Learners

: to change the usual appearance, sound, taste, etc., of (someone or something) so that people will not recognize that person or thing
: to hide (something) so that it will not be seen or noticed

disguise

noun

Definition of disguise for English Language Learners

: clothes or other things that you wear so that people will not recognize you
: the act of changing your appearance so that people will not recognize you

DISGUISE Defined for Kids

disguise

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verb dis·guise \də-ˈskīz, dis-ˈgīz\

Definition of disguise for Students

disguised

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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.