disguise (Meaning)

Wordnet

disguise (n)

an outward semblance that misrepresents the true nature of something

any attire that modifies the appearance in order to conceal the wearer's identity

the act of concealing the identity of something by modifying its appearance

Wordnet

disguise (v)

make unrecognizable

Webster

disguise (v. t.)

To change the guise or appearance of; especially, to conceal by an unusual dress, or one intended to mislead or deceive.

To hide by a counterfeit appearance; to cloak by a false show; to mask; as, to disguise anger; to disguise one's sentiments, character, or intentions.

To affect or change by liquor; to intoxicate.

Webster

disguise (n.)

A dress or exterior put on for purposes of concealment or of deception; as, persons doing unlawful acts in disguise are subject to heavy penalties.

Artificial language or manner assumed for deception; false appearance; counterfeit semblance or show.

Change of manner by drink; intoxication.

A masque or masquerade.

disguise Sentence Examples

  1. The spy wore a perfect disguise, completely changing his appearance to blend in with the crowd.
  2. The child enjoyed dressing up in various disguises, pretending to be different characters.
  3. The masked man wore his disguise to conceal his identity, leaving everyone clueless about who he was.
  4. The thief cleverly used a disguise to avoid detection and escape from the crime scene.
  5. The superhero donned a disguise to protect his identity and fight crime without revealing his true self.
  6. The undercover agent skillfully used a disguise to gain access to restricted areas and gather valuable information.
  7. The actor wore a convincing disguise to portray a historical figure in a movie, transforming himself into a character from the past.
  8. The shape-shifting creature had the ability to change its disguise at will, fooling others with its deceptive appearances.
  9. The magician skillfully used misdirection and clever disguises to create illusions and amaze his audience.
  10. The detective carefully analyzed the suspect's disguise, searching for clues to reveal their true identity.

FAQs About the word disguise

an outward semblance that misrepresents the true nature of something, any attire that modifies the appearance in order to conceal the wearer's identity, the act

guise,costume, mask, camouflage,veil, coloring, getup, costumery, dress, cosmetic

straightforwardness, forthrightness, forthrightness, outspokenness, outspokenness, frankness, candor,sincerity, sincerity, frankness

The spy wore a perfect disguise, completely changing his appearance to blend in with the crowd.

The child enjoyed dressing up in various disguises, pretending to be different characters.

The masked man wore his disguise to conceal his identity, leaving everyone clueless about who he was.

The thief cleverly used a disguise to avoid detection and escape from the crime scene.