disguise

[dɪsˈɡaɪz]

disguise Definition

• 1. to change someone's appearance so that people cannot recognize them
• 2. clothing or other items used to change someone's appearance so that people cannot recognize them
• 3. to 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

• camouflage
• mask
• veil
• conceal
• hide

Antonyms for disguise

• reveal
• expose

Idioms Using disguise

• a blessing in 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.

• keep up appearances

  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.

• put on a brave face

  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

• in 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.

• under the guise of

  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.