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In some senses, guise is marked as archaic. Watch for register when choosing this word.
guise
/ˈɡaɪz/
noun 3verb 2name 1
Collocations
4ADJ.
behind, over, same, tireless, under
VERB + GUISE
assume, come, eroded
GUISE + NOUN
children, indifference, patriotism, traffic
PREP.
in
Definitions
noun
1
A customary way of speaking or acting; a fashion, a manner, a practice (often used formerly in such phrases as "at his own guise"; that is, in his own fashion, to suit himself.)
1924, Aristotle. Metaphysics. Translated by W. D. Ross. Nashotah, Wisconsin, USA: The Classical Library, 2001. Aristotle. Metaphysics. Book 1, Part 5. dialecticians and sophists assume the same guise as the philosopher
2
An external appearance in manner or dress; an appropriate indication or expression; a garb; a shape.
3
A misleading appearance; a cover, a cloak.
Under the guise of patriotism
Ought we be concerned that our rights to protest are being continually eroded under the guise of enhancing our safety?
verb
1
To dress.
2
To act as a guiser; to go dressed up in a parade etc.
name
1
A surname.
Thesaurus
Synonyms
noun — an artful or simulated semblance
- pretense
- pretence
- pretext
Antonyms
Idioms & Phrases
Example Bank
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1924, Aristotle. Metaphysics. Translated by W. D. Ross. Nashotah, Wisconsin, USA: The Classical Library, 2001. Aristotle. Metaphysics. Book 1, Part 5. dialecticians and sophists assume the same guise
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Under the guise of patriotism
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Ought we be concerned that our rights to protest are being continually eroded under the guise of enhancing our safety?
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Life's aspirations come in the guise of children.
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Fadil befriended Dania under the guise of wanting to be closer to God.
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Sami Bakir pulled Layla over under the guise of a traffic violation.
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