under the guise of
idiom
: by saying or acting as if something is other than what it really is
She swindles people under the guise of friendship.
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However, under the guise of effectiveness, there are risks associated with the use of heavy sprays without caution.
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Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Carlson, already under fire for his past remarks about race and immigration, was accused of amplifying hate speech under the guise of political debate.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Her task is to get close to Miran (Afshin Firouzi), a crime boss operating under the guise of a legitimate businessman.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 27 Oct. 2025
There are plenty of other instances in which people were subjected to medical experiments under the guise of scientific necessity—without their knowledge or consent.
—David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
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Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Carlson, already under fire for his past remarks about race and immigration, was accused of amplifying hate speech under the guise of political debate.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Her task is to get close to Miran (Afshin Firouzi), a crime boss operating under the guise of a legitimate businessman.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 27 Oct. 2025
There are plenty of other instances in which people were subjected to medical experiments under the guise of scientific necessity—without their knowledge or consent.
—David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
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“Under the guise of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20the%20guise%20of. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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