disguise
[ dis-gahyz, dih-skahyz ]
/ dɪsˈgaɪz, dɪˈskaɪz /
verb (used with object), dis·guised, dis·guis·ing.
to change the appearance or guise of so as to conceal identity or mislead, as by means of deceptive garb: The king was disguised as a peasant.
to conceal or cover up the truth or actual character of by a counterfeit form or appearance; misrepresent: to disguise one's intentions.
noun
that which disguises; something that serves or is intended for concealment of identity, character, or quality; a deceptive covering, condition, manner, etc.: Noble words can be the disguise of base intentions.
the makeup, mask, costume, or overall changed appearance of an entertainer: a clown's disguise.
the act of disguising: to speak without disguise.
the state of being disguised; masquerade: The gods appeared in disguise.
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Origin of disguise
OTHER WORDS FROM disguise
Words nearby disguise
disgrace, disgraceful, disgregate, disgruntle, disgruntled, disguise, disgust, disgustful, disgusting, dish, dishabille
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British Dictionary definitions for disguise
disguise
/ (dɪsˈɡaɪz) /
verb
to modify the appearance or manner in order to conceal the identity of (oneself, someone, or something)
(tr) to misrepresent in order to obscure the actual nature or meaningto disguise the facts
noun
a mask, costume, or manner that disguises
the act of disguising or the state of being disguised
Derived forms of disguise
disguisable, adjectivedisguised, adjectivedisguisedly (dɪsˈɡaɪzɪdlɪ), adverbdisguiser, nounWord Origin for disguise
C14: from Old French desguisier, from des- dis- 1 + guise manner; see guise
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Idioms and Phrases with disguise
disguise
see blessing in disguise.
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