disguise
[dis-gahyz, dih-skahyz]
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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RELATED WORDS
guise, veil, cloak, camouflage, trickery, conceal, belie, deceive, hide, obscure, alter, blind, color, pretension, costume, facade, dress, counterfeit, coloring, pseudonym
Nearby words
- disgraceful,
- disgracefully,
- disgregate,
- disgruntle,
- disgruntled,
- disgust,
- disgusted,
- disgustful,
- disgustfully,
- disgusting
Origin of disguise
SYNONYMS FOR disguise
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disguise
verb
noun
Word Origin for disguise
C14: from Old French desguisier, from des- dis- 1 + guise manner; see guise
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disguise
see blessing in disguise.
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