disguise

UK /dɪsˈɡaɪz/ US /dɪsˈɡaɪz/
verb 5noun 4

Definitions

noun

1

Material (such as clothing, makeup, a wig) used to alter one’s visual appearance in order to hide one's identity or assume another.

A cape and moustache completed his disguise.

2

The appearance of something on the outside which masks what’s beneath.

3

The act or state of disguising, notably as a ploy.

Any disguise may expose soldiers to be deemed enemy spies.

4

A change of behaviour resulting from intoxication, drunkenness.

verb

1

To change the appearance of (a person or thing) so as to hide, or to assume an identity.

Spies often disguise themselves.

Bunyan was forced to disguise himself as a wagoner.

2

To transform or disfigure, to change the appearance of in general.

3

To avoid giving away or revealing (something secret); to hide by a false appearance.

He disguised his true intentions.

4

To dress in newfangled or showy clothing, to deck out in new fashions.

5

To dissemble, to talk or act falsely while concealing one’s thoughts.

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