disguise

1 of 2

verb

dis·guise də-ˈskīz How to pronounce disguise (audio)

dis-ˈgīz,

also diz-

disguised; disguising

transitive verb

: to change the customary dress (see dress entry 2 sense 1) or appearance of

disguised herself in a wig and glasses

: to furnish with a false appearance or an assumed (see assume sense 3) identity

disguised as a beggar

obsolete : disfigure

: to obscure the existence or true state or character of : conceal

unable to disguise his true feelings

disguisedly

də-ˈskīz(-ə)d-lē How to pronounce disguise (audio)

dis-ˈgīz(-ə)d-

also diz-

adverb

disguisement

də-ˈskīz-mənt How to pronounce disguise (audio)

dis-ˈgīz-

also diz-

noun

disguiser noun

Example Sentences

Verb He tried to disguise his voice on the phone but I could tell it was him. She disguised herself in a wig and glasses. We disguised the fact that we were disappointed. Noun He wore a disguise of glasses, a fake mustache, and a cap. The famous thief is known to be a master of disguise.

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Drawers flanking each side disguise less aesthetically pleasing products.

Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2022 When not feeding, many inchworms disguise themselves like leaf stems or twigs by standing on their hind legs ramrod-straight and freezing like a living statue performer.

Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 21 July 2022 Crisis pregnancy centers often disguise themselves as places where people can receive abortions in order to coerce and pressure them not to terminate their pregnancies, according to Planned Parenthood.

Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC News, 8 July 2022 Verdant pine trees and tumbling fuchsia-pink bougainvillea disguise that the fact that the hotel is even there.

Angelina Villa-clarke, Forbes, 12 June 2022 Jean Rhys doesn’t disguise her prequel novel’s effort to investigate female sexuality.

Dinitia Smith, WSJ, 6 May 2022 In many cases, consultants used a network of dark money nonprofits in an apparent attempt to disguise the source of funding for these endeavors.

Annie Martin, Orlando Sentinel, 28 July 2022 That included funneling the profits through several bank accounts in other people’s names as well as business accounts used to disguise the proceeds as legitimate revenue.

Matt Bruce, ajc, 20 Aug. 2022 Think vertically to help disguise the walls and soften the space.

Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2022

Noun

But while there, Chris is subjected to a number of unsettling and terrifying situations, and soon uncovers the family’s chilling disguise. Warner Bros.

Leah Campano, Seventeen, 29 Aug. 2022 Some of the anachronisms clashing with the mostly 18th-century costume design—such as Almaviva’s Mormon missionary disguise—were genuinely funny; others, like having Bartolo (Kevin Burdette) do a yoga routine in mid-aria, were distracting.

Heidi Waleson, WSJ, 9 Aug. 2022 Glen Steigelman and Steve Halterman outfitted Big Josh, the 21-foot-tall fiberglass cowboy outside their Joshua Tree gift shop, in a pink fringed mask to match the country crooner’s trademark disguise.

Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2022 Many folks on Twitter had a similar joke about it, including multiple references to Mets manager Bobby Valentine, who famously returned to the bench with a disguise after an ejection in 1999.

Jr Radcliffe, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 15 Nov. 2021 Rosalind in disguise is the mean girl of Arden, self-lacerating and bitter about womanhood.

Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 1 Sep. 2022 RuPaul’s Secret Celebrity Drag Race has been making a splash with top celebrities in disguise absolutely killing it on stage.

oregonlive, 26 Aug. 2022 Unfortunately, our instincts are often just biases in disguise.

Elizabeth Weingarten, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2022 Though some artists can feel burdened by posting on TikTok to appease their record labels, Trainor says the app has been a blessing in disguise.

Starr Bowenbank, Billboard, 5 Aug. 2022 See More

单词	disguising
释义	disguise 1 of 2 verb dis·guise də-ˈskīz dis-ˈgīz, also diz- disguised; disguising transitive verb 1 a : to change the customary dress (see dress entry 2 sense 1) or appearance of disguised herself in a wig and glasses b : to furnish with a false appearance or an assumed (see assume sense 3) identity disguised as a beggar 2 obsolete : disfigure 3 : to obscure the existence or true state or character of : conceal unable to disguise his true feelings disguisedly də-ˈskīz(-ə)d-lē dis-ˈgīz(-ə)d- also diz- adverb disguisement də-ˈskīz-mənt dis-ˈgīz- also diz- noun disguiser noun disguise 2 of 2 noun 1 : apparel assumed to conceal one's identity or counterfeit another's The bank robber was wearing a disguise. 2 : the act of disguising 3 a : form misrepresenting the true nature of something blessings in disguise b : an artificial manner : pretense threw off all disguise Synonyms Verb camouflage cloak dress up mask Noun camouflage costume guise See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb He tried to disguise his voice on the phone but I could tell it was him. She disguised herself in a wig and glasses. We disguised the fact that we were disappointed. Noun He wore a disguise of glasses, a fake mustache, and a cap. The famous thief is known to be a master of disguise. Recent Examples on the Web Verb Drawers flanking each side disguise less aesthetically pleasing products. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2022 When not feeding, many inchworms disguise themselves like leaf stems or twigs by standing on their hind legs ramrod-straight and freezing like a living statue performer. Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 21 July 2022 Crisis pregnancy centers often disguise themselves as places where people can receive abortions in order to coerce and pressure them not to terminate their pregnancies, according to Planned Parenthood. Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC News, 8 July 2022 Verdant pine trees and tumbling fuchsia-pink bougainvillea disguise that the fact that the hotel is even there. Angelina Villa-clarke, Forbes, 12 June 2022 Jean Rhys doesn’t disguise her prequel novel’s effort to investigate female sexuality. Dinitia Smith, WSJ, 6 May 2022 In many cases, consultants used a network of dark money nonprofits in an apparent attempt to disguise the source of funding for these endeavors. Annie Martin, Orlando Sentinel, 28 July 2022 That included funneling the profits through several bank accounts in other people’s names as well as business accounts used to disguise the proceeds as legitimate revenue. Matt Bruce, ajc, 20 Aug. 2022 Think vertically to help disguise the walls and soften the space. Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2022 Noun But while there, Chris is subjected to a number of unsettling and terrifying situations, and soon uncovers the family’s chilling disguise. Warner Bros. Leah Campano, Seventeen, 29 Aug. 2022 Some of the anachronisms clashing with the mostly 18th-century costume design—such as Almaviva’s Mormon missionary disguise—were genuinely funny; others, like having Bartolo (Kevin Burdette) do a yoga routine in mid-aria, were distracting. Heidi Waleson, WSJ, 9 Aug. 2022 Glen Steigelman and Steve Halterman outfitted Big Josh, the 21-foot-tall fiberglass cowboy outside their Joshua Tree gift shop, in a pink fringed mask to match the country crooner’s trademark disguise. Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2022 Many folks on Twitter had a similar joke about it, including multiple references to Mets manager Bobby Valentine, who famously returned to the bench with a disguise after an ejection in 1999. Jr Radcliffe, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 15 Nov. 2021 Rosalind in disguise is the mean girl of Arden, self-lacerating and bitter about womanhood. Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 1 Sep. 2022 RuPaul’s Secret Celebrity Drag Race has been making a splash with top celebrities in disguise absolutely killing it on stage. oregonlive, 26 Aug. 2022 Unfortunately, our instincts are often just biases in disguise. Elizabeth Weingarten, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2022 Though some artists can feel burdened by posting on TikTok to appease their record labels, Trainor says the app has been a blessing in disguise. Starr Bowenbank, Billboard, 5 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Verb and Noun Middle English disgisen, from Anglo-French desguiser, deguiser, from des- dis- + guise guise First Known Use Verb 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Noun 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing disguise penetrate someone's disguise in disguise penetrate someone's disguise in disguise Kids Definition disguise 1 of 2 verb dis·guise də-ˈskīz dis-ˈgīz disguised; disguising 1 : to change the looks or sound of to avoid being recognized He disguised his voice on the phone. 2 : to keep from revealing She disguised her true feelings. disguise 2 of 2 noun 1 : clothing worn to avoid being recognized 2 : an outward appearance that hides what something really is a blessing in disguise disguising verb present participle of disguise 1 as in camouflaging to change the dress or looks of so as to conceal true identity the spies disguised themselves as harmless tourists Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance camouflaging concealing masking hiding obscuring cloaking simulating covering posing masquerading affecting assuming pretending feigning shrouding dissimulating screening curtaining playing veiling enshrouding dressing up shamming faking dissembling impersonating blanketing occulting counterfeiting blotting out acting whitewashing varnishing gilding cosmeticizing glossing (over) Antonyms & Near Antonyms unmasking exposing displaying showing uncovering disclosing exhibiting parading exposing revealing discovering divulging betraying unveiling flaunting baring uncloaking unclothing undraping See More 2 as in concealing to keep secret or shut off from view that investigative reporter usually does a good job of disguising her true motives for interviewing a person Synonyms & Similar Words concealing hiding obscuring covering suppressing masking cloaking camouflaging curtaining shrouding veiling enshrouding blocking blanketing belying overshadowing occulting burying screening blotting out papering over smothering obstructing whitewashing shading darkening varnishing eclipsing clouding occluding gilding overcasting beclouding covering (up) befogging glossing (over) bedimming Antonyms & Near Antonyms disclosing exposing revealing displaying showing uncovering divulging presenting baring unveiling unmasking clarifying bringing out uncloaking illuminating spreading proclaiming publicizing advertising broadcasting publishing airing getting out See More
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