disguised; disguising
1
a
: to change the customary dress (see dress entry 2 sense 1) or appearance of
disguised herself in a wig and glasses
b
: to furnish with a false appearance or an assumed (see assume sense 3) identity
disguised as a beggar
2
obsolete
: disfigure
disguiser
noun
1
: apparel assumed to conceal one's identity or counterfeit another's
The bank robber was wearing a disguise.
2
: the act of disguising
3
a
: form misrepresenting the true nature of something
blessings in disguise
b
: an artificial manner : pretense
threw off all disguise
Synonyms
Examples of disguise in a Sentence
Verb
He tried to disguise his voice on the phone but I could tell it was him.
She disguised herself in a wig and glasses.
We disguised the fact that we were disappointed.
Noun
He wore a disguise of glasses, a fake mustache, and a cap.
The famous thief is known to be a master of disguise.
Recent Examples on the Web
Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 22 Apr. 2024
The indictment against the former president focuses on 34 business records -- 12 ledger entries, 11 checks, and 11 invoices -- that Trump allegedly falsified in order to disguise payments to his former lawyer Michael Cohen.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2024
People did not bathe much in those days and by placing leaves that released pleased smells when walking upon, unpleasant human odors could be disguised.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 20 Apr. 2024
By laundering the cryptocurrency proceeds, Parks was able to disguise the audit trail and disassociate the funds from the scheme, according to prosecutors.
—USA TODAY, 16 Apr. 2024
James Bond, played by Sir Roger Moore, who arrived at the hotel disguised as a crocodile in the 1983 film Octopussy.
—Lee Cobaj, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2024
But pulling off these ostentatious displays of wealth and popularity disguised as charitable events, episode after episode, was no small feat for the production team behind the Apple TV+ series.
—Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Apr. 2024
It’s formulated with hyaluronic acid, which helps disguise (and plump up) the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2024
Detective Peach is more cerebral and has players analyzing objects and piecing together clues to find Sour Bunch adversaries disguised as Theets or finding and disarming bombs.
—Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024
Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2024
The agency provided secure communications gear, eavesdropping equipment that allowed Ukraine to intercept Russian phone calls and emails, and even furnished disguises and separatist uniforms enabling operatives to more easily slip into occupied towns.
—Isabelle Khurshudyan, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2023
Bush curiously glanced to her side, perhaps looking for a briefcase holding the new disguise.
—Dawn Klavon, Peoplemag, 21 Feb. 2024
And what a cornucopia of strange items are on offer: night vision sunglasses; an endoscopic camera light; a big toe straightener; and bionic leaf disguise uniform.
—Drew Bernstein, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2024
Alan Tudyk is simply outstanding in this wonderful comedy about an alien who comes to destroy the planet, takes on a human disguise and then . . .
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024
Is that third Hemsworth brother wearing a disguise in the deep background of one shot?
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Feb. 2024
There ain’t going to be no tricks or disguises, any of that kind of stuff.
—Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 3 Jan. 2024
My intentions are the reverse: to remove disguises, not manufacture them.
—Truman Capote, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2024
Verb
In the story, Andrews plays Victoria who disguises herself as a male female impersonator — and one of her costumes is a black tux, much like the Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda pieces Hathaway wears on the V Magazine cover.
—Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 22 Apr. 2024
The indictment against the former president focuses on 34 business records -- 12 ledger entries, 11 checks, and 11 invoices -- that Trump allegedly falsified in order to disguise payments to his former lawyer Michael Cohen.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2024
People did not bathe much in those days and by placing leaves that released pleased smells when walking upon, unpleasant human odors could be disguised.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 20 Apr. 2024
By laundering the cryptocurrency proceeds, Parks was able to disguise the audit trail and disassociate the funds from the scheme, according to prosecutors.
—USA TODAY, 16 Apr. 2024
James Bond, played by Sir Roger Moore, who arrived at the hotel disguised as a crocodile in the 1983 film Octopussy.
—Lee Cobaj, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2024
But pulling off these ostentatious displays of wealth and popularity disguised as charitable events, episode after episode, was no small feat for the production team behind the Apple TV+ series.
—Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Apr. 2024
It’s formulated with hyaluronic acid, which helps disguise (and plump up) the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2024
Detective Peach is more cerebral and has players analyzing objects and piecing together clues to find Sour Bunch adversaries disguised as Theets or finding and disarming bombs.
—Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024
Noun
Although the show is about a group of girls, it is designed for adults and teens, who will solve mysteries around campus with the help of magnifying glasses, measuring devices, compasses, disguises and bubble gum.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2024
The agency provided secure communications gear, eavesdropping equipment that allowed Ukraine to intercept Russian phone calls and emails, and even furnished disguises and separatist uniforms enabling operatives to more easily slip into occupied towns.
—Isabelle Khurshudyan, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2023
Bush curiously glanced to her side, perhaps looking for a briefcase holding the new disguise.
—Dawn Klavon, Peoplemag, 21 Feb. 2024
And what a cornucopia of strange items are on offer: night vision sunglasses; an endoscopic camera light; a big toe straightener; and bionic leaf disguise uniform.
—Drew Bernstein, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2024
Alan Tudyk is simply outstanding in this wonderful comedy about an alien who comes to destroy the planet, takes on a human disguise and then . . .
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024
Is that third Hemsworth brother wearing a disguise in the deep background of one shot?
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Feb. 2024
There ain’t going to be no tricks or disguises, any of that kind of stuff.
—Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 3 Jan. 2024
My intentions are the reverse: to remove disguises, not manufacture them.
—Truman Capote, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2024
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“Disguise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disguise. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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disguise
2 of 2 noun1
: clothing put on to hide one's true identity or imitate another's
2
: an outward appearance that hides what something really is
a blessing in disguise
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