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Meaning of disguise
The primary meaning of "disguise" is to give a false appearance to someone or something.
Etymology of disguise
The word "disguise" originates from the Old French word "desguiser," which means "to put on a costume or a mask"
It is derived from the verb "desguiser," which is a combination of "des-" (meaning "to remove" or "to take off") and "guiser" (meaning "to dress" or "to clothe")
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of changing one's appearance to conceal one's identity or to deceive others
Synonyms
camouflage
concealment
cover
deception
masquerade
pretence
facade
mask
cloak
veil
hiding
secrecy
stealth
subterfuge
misrepresentation
dissimulation
simulation
impersonation
imitation
counterfeit
forgery
fake
sham
pretension
disguise
masquerade
deception
deception
duplicity
cunning
guile
artifice
ruse
stratagem
trickery
deception
Definitions
- To change the appearance of someone or something so that they are not recognized
- * To hide or conceal something by giving it a different appearance
- * To pretend to be someone or something else
Usage Examples
- The spy used a disguise to infiltrate the enemy's headquarters
- * The actor's disguise was so convincing that the audience didn't recognize him
- * The company tried to disguise its true intentions by using misleading advertising
Antonyms
revelation
exposure
uncovering
discovery
disclosure
openness
transparency
honesty
sincerity
authenticity
truthfulness
candor
frankness
straightforwardness
openness
clarity
explicitness
obviousness
visibility
manifestation
appearance
manifestation