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	disguised
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 disguised 1 of 2 adjective as in cloaked Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance cloaked masked concealed shrouded shaded indistinguishable ambiguous recondite abstruse esoteric shadowy clouded indistinct mysterious obscure faint inscrutable vague beclouded opaque obfuscatory cryptic nebulous questionable indecipherable enigmatic fuzzy muddy misty mystic dim dark foggy invisible unclear undefined hazy equivocal incomprehensible cloudy obscurant occult sphinxlike inexplicable bedimmed enigmatical uncertain befogged noncommittal undetermined arcane impenetrable inexplicit murky shadowlike inexact elliptical indefinite eerie fuliginous obscurantic obnubilated intangible deep weird double-edged elliptic uncanny inappreciable baffling impalpable confusing confounding mystifying perplexing Delphic unknowable bewildering unanswerable eery puzzling unfathomable Antonyms & Near Antonyms plain obvious clear evident accessible understandable distinct intelligible unambiguous comprehensible certain legible defined unequivocal knowable strong sure bright direct visible determined explicit straightforward nonambiguous fathomable self-explanatory blatant definite firm pellucid self-evident tangible exact appreciable unmistakable palpable patent See More disguised 2 of 2 verb past tense of disguise 1 as in camouflaged to change the dress or looks of so as to conceal true identity the spies disguised themselves as harmless tourists Synonyms & Similar Words camouflaged masked concealed cloaked hid simulated obscured covered assumed masqueraded posed veiled screened pretended shrouded affected feigned dissimulated dressed up curtained played enshrouded occulted blanketed shammed counterfeited dissembled impersonated faked blotted out acted whitewashed varnished gilded gilt cosmeticized glossed (over) Antonyms & Near Antonyms unmasked exposed displayed uncovered exhibited showed flaunted revealed unveiled paraded exposed discovered disclosed divulged betrayed uncloaked bared unclothed undraped See More 2 as in concealed 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 concealed hid obscured covered masked suppressed cloaked veiled camouflaged shrouded curtained enshrouded blanketed screened belied overshadowed occulted blotted out buried blocked papered over smothered whitewashed shaded varnished gilded darkened obstructed eclipsed gilt occluded clouded beclouded covered (up) overcast befogged bedimmed glossed (over) Antonyms & Near Antonyms revealed exposed disclosed unmasked displayed presented uncovered showed divulged unveiled bared uncloaked brought out clarified illuminated published advertised proclaimed publicized spread aired broadcast broadcasted got out See More
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