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dis·guise

disguise

 
 
pronunciation:
dihs gaIz
parts of speech:
verb, noun
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part of speech: verb
inflections: disguises, disguising, disguised
definition 1: to change or hide the looks of in order to prevent recognition.
She disguised herself with a wig.
synonyms:
mask
similar words:
camouflage, cloak, veil
definition 2: to cover or hide so as to hide the truth.
He disguised his plans very well.She disguised the scratch on the table with a brown pen.
synonyms:
hide, mask, veil
antonyms:
reveal, show
similar words:
cloak, cover, feign, muffle, varnish
 
part of speech: noun
definition 1: something worn, such as a costume, mask, or the like, to hide one's identity.
He wore a great disguise for Halloween.
synonyms:
costume
similar words:
camouflage, cloak, cover, mask, masquerade, veil
definition 2: the act of disguising or state of being disguised.
Nobody knew who the man in disguise was.
similar words:
deception, masquerade, pose
derivations: disguisable (adj.), disguised (adj.), disguisedly (adv.), disguiser (n.)
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