Disguise

[dɪs'gaɪz] or [dɪs'ɡaɪz]

Definition

(noun.) the act of concealing the identity of something by modifying its appearance; 'he is a master of disguise'.

(noun.) any attire that modifies the appearance in order to conceal the wearer's identity.

(noun.) an outward semblance that misrepresents the true nature of something; 'the theatrical notion of disguise is always associated with catastrophe in his stories'.

(verb.) make unrecognizable; 'The herb masks the garlic taste'; 'We disguised our faces before robbing the bank'.

Checked by Basil--From WordNet

Definition

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

(v. t.) 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.

(v. t.) To affect or change by liquor; to intoxicate.

(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.

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

(n.) Change of manner by drink; intoxication.

(n.) A masque or masquerade.

Edited by Ivan

Synonyms and Synonymous

v. a. Conceal (by dress or outward appearance), cloak, veil, shroud, muffle, mask, hide, dissemble.

n. [1]. Mask, cover, counterfeit dress.[2]. False appearance, counterfeit show.

Inputed by Lawrence

Synonyms and Antonyms

[See GUISE]

Checker: Mario

Definition

v.t. to change the guise or appearance of: to conceal by a dress intended to deceive or by a counterfeit manner and appearance: to intoxicate (usually 'disguised in liquor')—n. a dress intended to conceal the wearer: a false appearance: change of behaviour in intoxication.—adv. Disguis′edly.—ns. Disguis′edness; Disguise′ment; Disguis′er; Disguis′ing.

Typist: Theodore

Examples

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