disguise

//dɪsˈɡaɪz//
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Visual representation of disguise

Noun

disguiseSingular
disguisesPlural
1

A costume or set of clothes worn to conceal one's true identity.

She wore a disguise to the costume party so no one would recognize her.

2

The act or state of concealing one's true identity or nature.

She lived in disguise for years to escape her past.

Verb

disguiseInfinitive
disguisePresent tense
disguisedPast tense
disguisedPast participle
disguisingPresent participle
disguisesThird-person singular
1

To change the appearance or manner of someone or something in order to conceal their true identity.

She disguised herself as an old woman to avoid being recognized.

2

To hide or obscure the true nature of something.

She tried to disguise her disappointment with a smile.