noun / verb
disguise
dis-GYZ/dɪsˈɡaɪz/
An altered appearance that hides identity or true nature, or giving something such an appearance.
She wears a wig and dark glasses as a disguise.
Etymology
The pieces suggest putting people out of their usual appearance or manner. Changing that familiar appearance provides concealment, whether of personal identity or of something’s true character.
In context
put pebbles in the mouth to disguise The Voice
More examples
- He disguises his voice when he answers the phone.
- Her cheerful smile disguises her disappointment.
- The reporter enters the building in disguise.
Forms
disguise · disguises · disguised · disguising
Similar words
- camouflage
- Usually hides something by making it blend into its surroundings.
- mask
- Often hides a feeling or quality behind an outward appearance.
- conceal
- Means keeping something hidden, without necessarily changing how it looks.