Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with disguise in American Collocation
disguise
verb
transitive
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
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/dɪsˈɡaɪz/
barely
thinly
‘Look,’ he said, with barely disguised exasperation.
what is true or real
fact
reality
truth
I tried to sound casual to disguise the fact that I was having a ridiculously wonderful time.
what you intend to do
intentions
Both parties endeavoured to disguise their real intentions.
why you do something
motive
He accused board members of disguising their real motives for introducing the policy.
lack of respect
contempt
Hunter replied with barely disguised contempt.