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.
Examples of under the guise of in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
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
Platkin said that by allegedly illegally misclassifying workers, Amazon is harming the drivers and the state alike under the guise of convenience.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
She was recruited by Maxwell under the guise of becoming a massage therapist for Epstein.
—Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
The effect could be to criminalize opposition under the guise of counterterrorism.
—Jason M. Blazakis, Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for under the guise of
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Platkin said that by allegedly illegally misclassifying workers, Amazon is harming the drivers and the state alike under the guise of convenience.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
She was recruited by Maxwell under the guise of becoming a massage therapist for Epstein.
—Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
The effect could be to criminalize opposition under the guise of counterterrorism.
—Jason M. Blazakis, Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for under the guise of
Cite this Entry
“Under the guise of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20the%20guise%20of. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share