transitive. To alter the semblance of (one's feelings, actions, etc.) so as to conceal or deceive; to disguise under a feigned semblance; = dissemble…

To put a false appearance upon; to disguise, dissemble, conceal. Obsolete.

In immaterial sense: To screen from observation; to envelop or wrap up, as in obscurity or mystery; to veil under an appearance or ‘show’…

transitive. To misrepresent (a person or thing); to adulterate; to falsify. reflexive. To show oneself in false colours, to make false pretensions…

To put a false or deceiving appearance upon; to disguise, falsify. Obsolete.

figurative. To cover over, conceal; to disguise, mask.

transitive. To alter or disguise the semblance of (one's character, a feeling, design, or action) so as to conceal, or deceive as to, its real…

transitive. To disguise (feelings, etc.) under an assumed outward show; to conceal (intentionally or otherwise) the real nature or meaning of.

To conceal or disguise under a feigned appearance; to dissemble.

To conceal or cloak the real state or character of (anything) by a counterfeit show or appearance.

transitive. = pretex, v. 2. Obsolete. rare.

transitive. To disguise the appearance of (something). Cf. masquerade, v. 2.

figurative. transitive. To express (a threat, hatred, etc.) obliquely or indirectly; to mask, or not openly declare, the negative or aggressive…

transitive. figurative and in figurative contexts. To conceal or disguise; esp. to conceal the existence of (something undesirable). Cf. camouflage…