disguise

1 of 2

verb

dis·guise də-ˈskīz How to pronounce disguise (audio)

dis-ˈgīz,

also diz-

disguised; disguising

transitive verb

: to change the customary dress (see dress entry 2 sense 1) or appearance of

disguised herself in a wig and glasses

: to furnish with a false appearance or an assumed (see assume sense 3) identity

disguised as a beggar

obsolete : disfigure

: to obscure the existence or true state or character of : conceal

unable to disguise his true feelings

disguisedly

də-ˈskīz(-ə)d-lē How to pronounce disguise (audio)

dis-ˈgīz(-ə)d-

also diz-

adverb

disguisement

də-ˈskīz-mənt How to pronounce disguise (audio)

dis-ˈgīz-

also diz-

noun

disguiser noun

Example Sentences

Verb He tried to disguise his voice on the phone but I could tell it was him. She disguised herself in a wig and glasses. We disguised the fact that we were disappointed. Noun He wore a disguise of glasses, a fake mustache, and a cap. The famous thief is known to be a master of disguise.

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Drawers flanking each side disguise less aesthetically pleasing products.

Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2022 When not feeding, many inchworms disguise themselves like leaf stems or twigs by standing on their hind legs ramrod-straight and freezing like a living statue performer.

Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 21 July 2022 Crisis pregnancy centers often disguise themselves as places where people can receive abortions in order to coerce and pressure them not to terminate their pregnancies, according to Planned Parenthood.

Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC News, 8 July 2022 Verdant pine trees and tumbling fuchsia-pink bougainvillea disguise that the fact that the hotel is even there.

Angelina Villa-clarke, Forbes, 12 June 2022 Jean Rhys doesn’t disguise her prequel novel’s effort to investigate female sexuality.

Dinitia Smith, WSJ, 6 May 2022 In many cases, consultants used a network of dark money nonprofits in an apparent attempt to disguise the source of funding for these endeavors.

Annie Martin, Orlando Sentinel, 28 July 2022 That included funneling the profits through several bank accounts in other people’s names as well as business accounts used to disguise the proceeds as legitimate revenue.

Matt Bruce, ajc, 20 Aug. 2022 Think vertically to help disguise the walls and soften the space.

Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2022

Noun

But while there, Chris is subjected to a number of unsettling and terrifying situations, and soon uncovers the family’s chilling disguise. Warner Bros.

Leah Campano, Seventeen, 29 Aug. 2022 Some of the anachronisms clashing with the mostly 18th-century costume design—such as Almaviva’s Mormon missionary disguise—were genuinely funny; others, like having Bartolo (Kevin Burdette) do a yoga routine in mid-aria, were distracting.

Heidi Waleson, WSJ, 9 Aug. 2022 Glen Steigelman and Steve Halterman outfitted Big Josh, the 21-foot-tall fiberglass cowboy outside their Joshua Tree gift shop, in a pink fringed mask to match the country crooner’s trademark disguise.

Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2022 Many folks on Twitter had a similar joke about it, including multiple references to Mets manager Bobby Valentine, who famously returned to the bench with a disguise after an ejection in 1999.

Jr Radcliffe, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 15 Nov. 2021 Rosalind in disguise is the mean girl of Arden, self-lacerating and bitter about womanhood.

Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 1 Sep. 2022 RuPaul’s Secret Celebrity Drag Race has been making a splash with top celebrities in disguise absolutely killing it on stage.

oregonlive, 26 Aug. 2022 Unfortunately, our instincts are often just biases in disguise.

Elizabeth Weingarten, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2022 Though some artists can feel burdened by posting on TikTok to appease their record labels, Trainor says the app has been a blessing in disguise.

Starr Bowenbank, Billboard, 5 Aug. 2022 See More

单词	disguise
释义	disguise 1 of 2 verb dis·guise də-ˈskīz dis-ˈgīz, also diz- disguised; disguising transitive verb 1 a : to change the customary dress (see dress entry 2 sense 1) or appearance of disguised herself in a wig and glasses b : to furnish with a false appearance or an assumed (see assume sense 3) identity disguised as a beggar 2 obsolete : disfigure 3 : to obscure the existence or true state or character of : conceal unable to disguise his true feelings disguisedly də-ˈskīz(-ə)d-lē dis-ˈgīz(-ə)d- also diz- adverb disguisement də-ˈskīz-mənt dis-ˈgīz- also diz- noun disguiser noun disguise 2 of 2 noun 1 : apparel assumed to conceal one's identity or counterfeit another's The bank robber was wearing a disguise. 2 : the act of disguising 3 a : form misrepresenting the true nature of something blessings in disguise b : an artificial manner : pretense threw off all disguise Synonyms Verb camouflage cloak dress up mask Noun camouflage costume guise See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb He tried to disguise his voice on the phone but I could tell it was him. She disguised herself in a wig and glasses. We disguised the fact that we were disappointed. Noun He wore a disguise of glasses, a fake mustache, and a cap. The famous thief is known to be a master of disguise. Recent Examples on the Web Verb Drawers flanking each side disguise less aesthetically pleasing products. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2022 When not feeding, many inchworms disguise themselves like leaf stems or twigs by standing on their hind legs ramrod-straight and freezing like a living statue performer. Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 21 July 2022 Crisis pregnancy centers often disguise themselves as places where people can receive abortions in order to coerce and pressure them not to terminate their pregnancies, according to Planned Parenthood. Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC News, 8 July 2022 Verdant pine trees and tumbling fuchsia-pink bougainvillea disguise that the fact that the hotel is even there. Angelina Villa-clarke, Forbes, 12 June 2022 Jean Rhys doesn’t disguise her prequel novel’s effort to investigate female sexuality. Dinitia Smith, WSJ, 6 May 2022 In many cases, consultants used a network of dark money nonprofits in an apparent attempt to disguise the source of funding for these endeavors. Annie Martin, Orlando Sentinel, 28 July 2022 That included funneling the profits through several bank accounts in other people’s names as well as business accounts used to disguise the proceeds as legitimate revenue. Matt Bruce, ajc, 20 Aug. 2022 Think vertically to help disguise the walls and soften the space. Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2022 Noun But while there, Chris is subjected to a number of unsettling and terrifying situations, and soon uncovers the family’s chilling disguise. Warner Bros. Leah Campano, Seventeen, 29 Aug. 2022 Some of the anachronisms clashing with the mostly 18th-century costume design—such as Almaviva’s Mormon missionary disguise—were genuinely funny; others, like having Bartolo (Kevin Burdette) do a yoga routine in mid-aria, were distracting. Heidi Waleson, WSJ, 9 Aug. 2022 Glen Steigelman and Steve Halterman outfitted Big Josh, the 21-foot-tall fiberglass cowboy outside their Joshua Tree gift shop, in a pink fringed mask to match the country crooner’s trademark disguise. Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2022 Many folks on Twitter had a similar joke about it, including multiple references to Mets manager Bobby Valentine, who famously returned to the bench with a disguise after an ejection in 1999. Jr Radcliffe, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 15 Nov. 2021 Rosalind in disguise is the mean girl of Arden, self-lacerating and bitter about womanhood. Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 1 Sep. 2022 RuPaul’s Secret Celebrity Drag Race has been making a splash with top celebrities in disguise absolutely killing it on stage. oregonlive, 26 Aug. 2022 Unfortunately, our instincts are often just biases in disguise. Elizabeth Weingarten, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2022 Though some artists can feel burdened by posting on TikTok to appease their record labels, Trainor says the app has been a blessing in disguise. Starr Bowenbank, Billboard, 5 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Verb and Noun Middle English disgisen, from Anglo-French desguiser, deguiser, from des- dis- + guise guise First Known Use Verb 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Noun 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing disguise penetrate someone's disguise in disguise penetrate someone's disguise in disguise Kids Definition disguise 1 of 2 verb dis·guise də-ˈskīz dis-ˈgīz disguised; disguising 1 : to change the looks or sound of to avoid being recognized He disguised his voice on the phone. 2 : to keep from revealing She disguised her true feelings. disguise 2 of 2 noun 1 : clothing worn to avoid being recognized 2 : an outward appearance that hides what something really is a blessing in disguise disguise 1 of 2 noun 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 costume mask camouflage guise veil paint dress visor getup coloring vizard vizor cosmetic rig domino makeup outfit costumery 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 guise show facade pretense masquerade act pose cloak charade semblance front playacting pretence airs façade camouflage pretext put-on appearance deception impersonation persona performance excuse portrayal affectation duplicity dissimulation deceit image betrayal guile treachery gloss fakery fraud dissembling perfidy falseness treason double cross color double-dealing falsity faithlessness unfaithfulness infidelity Antonyms & Near Antonyms sincerity frankness straightforwardness bluntness candor directness forthrightness outspokenness artlessness naïveté naiveté candidness naivete plainspokenness genuineness openheartedness See More disguise 2 of 2 verb 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 camouflage mask conceal hide cloak simulate obscure masquerade cover pose dissimulate affect feign veil pretend assume dress up screen shroud curtain sham dissemble blot out play fake counterfeit occult impersonate blanket enshroud act whitewash varnish gild cosmeticize gloss (over) Antonyms & Near Antonyms unmask show expose flaunt uncover display reveal unveil parade disclose expose exhibit betray divulge discover uncloak unclothe bare undrape See More 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 conceal hide obscure mask cover suppress cloak veil curtain camouflage occult blot out blanket shroud screen paper over enshroud block overshadow belie bury smother shade whitewash varnish obstruct gild cloud occlude eclipse darken becloud overcast cover (up) gloss (over) bedim befog Antonyms & Near Antonyms reveal disclose show expose divulge uncover display present unmask unveil bare uncloak bring out clarify illuminate advertise publicize spread proclaim publish broadcast air get out See More Synonym Chooser The words cloak and mask are common synonyms of disguise. While all three words mean "to alter the dress or appearance of so as to conceal the identity or true nature," disguise implies a change in appearance or behavior that misleads by presenting a different apparent identity. disguised herself as a peasant The words cloak and disguise are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, cloak suggests a means of hiding a movement or an intention. cloaked their maneuvers in secrecy The synonyms mask and disguise are sometimes interchangeable, but mask suggests some often obvious means of hiding or disguising something. smiling to mask his discontent
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