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Meaning of disguising
The primary meaning of the word "disguising" is to change the appearance of something or someone so that it is not recognized.
Etymology of disguising
The word "disguising" originates from the Old French word "desguiser," which means "to disguise," and is derived from "des-" (meaning "opposite of" or "removal") and "guise" (meaning "manner" or "appearance")
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of changing one's appearance or identity, often for the purpose of deception or concealment
Synonyms
concealing
masking
hiding
camouflaging
covering
disguising
veiling
screening
shrouding
cloaking
obscuring
masquerading
impersonating
pretending
simulating
feigning
deceiving
misleading
deluding
confusing
distracting
diverting
misleading
bamboozling
hoodwinking
beguiling
charming
enchanting
captivating
concealing
occulting
eclipsing
shading
darkening
blotting
effacing
expunging
erasing
Definitions
- The act of changing the appearance of something or someone so that it is not recognized
- To conceal one's true identity or nature by means of disguise
- To give a false appearance to something, especially in order to deceive or mislead
Usage Examples
- The spy was disguising herself as a tourist to gather information without being detected
- The company was disguising its true financial situation to attract investors
- The actor was disguising his voice to play a character with a different accent
Antonyms
revealing
exposing
uncovering
disclosing
showing
displaying
demonstrating
exhibiting
presenting
introducing
revealing
unmasking
unmuffling
unshrouding
unveiling
unsealing
confessing
acknowledging
admitting
owning
avowing
proclaiming
announcing
declaring
publishing
broadcasting