Disguise

/dɪsˈɡaɪz/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A means of altering one's appearance or character to conceal identity or intentions.

The detective wore a disguise to infiltrate the criminals' hideout.

A deceptive appearance or façade.

Underneath his charming disguise, he was actually quite manipulative.

verb

To change the appearance, sound, or function of something to conceal its true identity or character.

She decided to disguise herself as a witch for the Halloween party.

To hide or conceal something.

He tried to disguise his true feelings about the situation.

Middle English (disgisen), from Old French disguiser, from des- (de-) + guise (manner, appearance)

in disguise

In a form that conceals the true identity or nature.

disguise one's intentions

To hide or obscure one's real motives.

disguise as someone

To pretend to be another person.

mask

A covering for all or part of the face, typically used for disguise.

cloak

To cover or conceal, often used in the sense of hiding something.

costume

Clothing worn by an actor or actress for a particular role.

Undercover

He was working undercover, always in disguise.

Incognito

She traveled incognito to avoid being recognized.