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disguise

[dɪsˈɡaɪz]

disguise Definition

  • 1to change someone's appearance so that people cannot recognize them
  • 2clothing or other items used to change someone's appearance so that people cannot recognize them
  • 3to hide something by giving it a different appearance

Using disguise: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "disguise" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He disguised himself as a woman to avoid being recognized.

  • Example

    The spy disguised the microfilm as a button.

  • Example

    She disguised her voice on the phone.

  • Example

    The company disguised the layoffs as restructuring.

disguise Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for disguise

Antonyms for disguise

Idioms Using disguise

  • something that seems bad or unlucky at first, but results in something good happening later

    Example

    Losing his job turned out to be a blessing in disguise, as he found a better one soon after.

  • to maintain a certain image or reputation, especially in public, even if it is not entirely true or accurate

    Example

    Despite their financial troubles, they tried to keep up appearances by continuing to go out to expensive restaurants.

  • to try to appear brave or optimistic in a difficult or challenging situation

    Example

    Even though she was scared, she put on a brave face for her children.

Phrases with disguise

  • wearing clothing or other items that change one's appearance so that people cannot recognize them

    Example

    The celebrity went out in disguise to avoid being recognized by fans.

  • using a false appearance or pretext to conceal one's true intentions or identity

    Example

    He entered the building under the guise of a delivery man.

  • disguise one's feelings

    to hide or conceal one's emotions or thoughts

    Example

    She tried to disguise her disappointment with a smile.

Origins of disguise

from Old French 'desguiser', meaning 'to change one's appearance'

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Summary: disguise in Brief

The verb 'disguise' [dɪsˈɡaɪz] means to change someone's appearance or hide something by giving it a different appearance. It can refer to clothing or other items used to change someone's appearance, as well as the act of changing one's voice or behavior. Phrases like 'in disguise' and 'under the guise of' denote a false appearance or pretext, while idioms like 'a blessing in disguise' and 'put on a brave face' refer to situations where one tries to maintain a certain image or hide their true feelings.

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