Definition disguise in American English

disguise noun

[countable/uncountable] noun

/dɪsˈɡaɪz/

something that you wear to change the way that you look so that people will not recognize you

Example

She was wearing a disguise of a blonde wig and glasses.

Example

He often went out in disguise to avoid being recognized by his fans.

Synonyms and related words

accessory a change of clothes/socks/underwear etc. array

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something that hides what something really is, especially by making it seem better than it is

Example

His cheerful manner is a disguise that hides the pain.

Example

The more artistic films are dismissed as "pornography in disguise."

Synonyms and related words

hide cover obscure

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