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disguise
[dis-gahyz, dih-skahyz]
verb (used with object)
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.
Synonyms: , , ,
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.
disguise
/ dɪsˈɡaɪzɪdlɪ, dɪsˈɡaɪz /
verb
to modify the appearance or manner in order to conceal the identity of (oneself, someone, or something)
(tr) to misrepresent in order to obscure the actual nature or meaning
to disguise the facts
noun
a mask, costume, or manner that disguises
the act of disguising or the state of being disguised
Other 51³Ô¹Ï Forms
- disguisable adjective
- disguisedly adverb
- disguisedness noun
- disguiser noun
- disguisement noun
- nondisguised adjective
- predisguise noun
- undisguisable adjective
- undisguised adjective
- undisguisedly adverb
- well-disguised adjective
- »å¾±²õˈ²µ³Ü¾±²õ²¹²ú±ô±ð adjective
- »å¾±²õˈ²µ³Ü¾±²õ±ð°ù noun
- »å¾±²õˈ²µ³Ü¾±²õ±ð»å adjective
51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins
51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins
Origin of disguise1
Idioms and Phrases
Example Sentences
"Activists disguised as humanitarians clutch their pearls and rush out press releases in support of these failed systems," said Mr Moore.
Letter accents and numbers can also be used to disguise damaging hashtags, Eve said, so content was still "very easy" to access.
It also helps disguise where the front company - an import company which obtains a legitimate licence - is based.
If an out-of-control clown gives you the creeps, check out the crowd in cartoon masks meant to disguise evil.
"The public has a right to know whether this was a fair and impartial process, or yet another case of political patronage disguised as due diligence," he said.
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