1
as in costume
clothing put on to hide one's true identity or imitate someone or something else
Mardi Gras revelers dressed in a colorful array of outlandish disguises
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in guise
a display of emotion or behavior that is insincere or intended to deceive
somehow, he managed to put on a disguise of happiness as he watched his secret crush marry someone else
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in to camouflage
to change the dress or looks of so as to conceal true identity
the spies disguised themselves as harmless tourists
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in to conceal
to keep secret or shut off from view
that investigative reporter usually does a good job of disguising her true motives for interviewing a person
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in camouflaged
to change the dress or looks of so as to conceal true identity
the spies disguised themselves as harmless tourists
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in concealed
to keep secret or shut off from view
that investigative reporter usually does a good job of disguising her true motives for interviewing a person
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in cloaked
Related Words
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
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.
Recent Examples of disguised
Hazlitt, 18 June 2025
Creative minds in Hollywood and the entertainment industry have long had a role at the Central Intelligence Agency, devising clever solutions to its most vexing problems, such as perfecting the art of disguise and harnessing a magician’s ability to cast spellbinding illusions.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2025
John Whitehead, Oc Register, 16 Aug. 2025
Universities should focus on real education, not activism disguised as curriculum.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for disguised
Verb
In a moment of sly genius, Duke gained entry by concealing himself as one of Lyle’s ghostly henchmen using a rubber band and a piece of white tissue as his disguise.
—Hazlitt, 18 June 2025
Creative minds in Hollywood and the entertainment industry have long had a role at the Central Intelligence Agency, devising clever solutions to its most vexing problems, such as perfecting the art of disguise and harnessing a magician’s ability to cast spellbinding illusions.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2025
Verb
This is martial law disguised as law-and-order—the oldest trick in the authoritarian playbook.
—John Whitehead, Oc Register, 16 Aug. 2025
Universities should focus on real education, not activism disguised as curriculum.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for disguised
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disguised
Noun
-
The revival’s creative team includes Academy Award- and Emmy-winning composer Kris Bowers, scenic designer Teresa L. Williams, Tony Award-winning costume designer Dede Ayite and lighting designer Amanda Zieve.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
21 Aug. 2025
-
The inaugural recipient is Ruth Carter, Academy Award-winning costume designer known for her cinematic storytelling through fashion.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
Atelier 11 recently launched in its current guise, as Deadline first reported in July.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
8 Aug. 2025
-
Even Zara has fallen under the guise of a gentle rebrand.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
Many conditioners, masks, and repair products list peptides on the label, but these are formulated for the strand itself, not the follicle.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
28 Aug. 2025
-
While the peel gets to work, the mask steps in to calm any tingling or discomfort.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
My eyes looked up at a clock tower from the 15th century before tracing the intricate facades of the ancient churches and buildings with their iron balconies, decorative corbels and archways.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
-
White’s number is one of six retired on the Lambeau Field facade and now Parsons will try to help the green and gold win a Super Bowl like White did.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
-
When the victims pulled over to assess the damage, the three masked men jumped out of the Porsche and pulled guns, police said.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
15 Aug. 2025
-
Smith tried to run in the direction that Ivory had gone, but was shot multiple times by the masked man, police said.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
Denim and leather were a popular pairing, as well as camouflage and waxy coatings.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
12 Aug. 2025
-
Albinism in sharks is itself a rare occurrence and can is thought to be possibly detrimental because the lack of dark pigments reduces camouflage, making the animal more visible to predators or prey, and impacting their ability to mate with others of its species.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
Underwood, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie are returning as judges for the singing competition show's next season, ABC confirmed on Monday, Aug. 25.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
-
Peacock has been the home of the show since season 4.—
Christopher Kuhagen,
jsonline.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
Ayling was kidnapped by Herba, a Polish man living in the U.K., who lured her to Milan under the pretense of a modeling photo shoot.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
29 Aug. 2025
-
Since then, immigration raids have escalated — often under questionable pretenses.—
Sonia Banker,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Disguised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disguised. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share