disguise
verb (used with object)
to change the appearance or guise of so as to conceal identity or mislead, as by means of deceptive garb.
was disguising
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past progressiveof disguise.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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In Sardinia with Tony Blair, then the prime minister of Britain, Mr. Berlusconi wore an all-white ensemble complete with bandanna, prompting speculation that he was disguising a hair treatment.
From New York Times ● Jun. 12, 2023
And, Miss Manners fears, his comment was disguising hurt feelings or even betraying sarcasm, since you did not reach out as promised but are obviously in town.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 25, 2021
That was particularly frustrating; Mendez’s specialty was disguising and smuggling CIA assets who needed to be brought in from the cold.
From Slate ● May 19, 2015
A plaintiffs' lawyer, however, alleged that the company was disguising a mass layoff to avoid paying 60 days' worth of pay and benefits to dismissed workers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2014
If they appeared indifferent, it was supposed that Fanny was modestly veiling her genuine feelings, and that Oliver was disguising his to try the strength of hers.
From Pencil Sketches or, Outlines of Character and Manners by Eliza Leslie
