disguise

disguise
disguisable, adj.disguisedly, adv.disguisedness, n.disguiser, n.disguisement, n.
/dis guyz", di skuyz"/, v., disguised, disguising, n.
v.t.
1. to change the appearance or guise of so as to conceal identity or mislead, as by means of deceptive garb: The king was disguised as a peasant.
2. to conceal or cover up the truth or actual character of by a counterfeit form or appearance; misrepresent: to disguise one's intentions.
n.
3. that which disguises; something that serves or is intended for concealment of identity, character, or quality; a deceptive covering, condition, manner, etc.: Noble words can be the disguise of base intentions.
4. the makeup, mask, costume, or overall changed appearance of an entertainer: a clown's disguise.
5. the act of disguising: to speak without disguise.
6. the state of being disguised; masquerade: The gods appeared in disguise.
[1275-1325; ME disg(u)isen < AF, OF de(s)guiser, equiv. to des- DIS-1 + -guiser, deriv. of guise GUISE]
Syn. 2. cloak, mask, hide, dissemble.

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