Definitions for Disguisedɪsˈgaɪz, dɪˈskaɪz

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. disguise, camouflage(noun)

    an outward semblance that misrepresents the true nature of something


  2. disguise(noun)


  3. disguise, camouflage(verb)

    the act of concealing the identity of something by modifying its appearance

    "he is a master of disguise"

  4. disguise, mask(verb)

    make unrecognizable



  1. disguise(Noun)

    An attire (e.g. clothing) used to hide one's identity or assume another.

    That cape and mask complete his disguise

  2. disguise(Noun)

    The appearance of something on the outside which masks what's beneath.

  3. disguise(Noun)

    The act of disguising, notably as a ploy

    Any disguise may expose soldiers to be deemed enemy spies

  4. disguise(Verb)

    To change the appearance of (a person or thing) so as to hide, or to assume an identity.

    Spies often disguise themselves.

  5. disguise(Verb)

    To prevent giving away or revealing (something secret).

    He disguised his true intentions.

  6. Origin: disgisen, disguisen, borrowed from desguiser (modern déguiser), itself derived from des- "dis-" (from dis-) + guise "guise" (from a Germanic source).

Webster Dictionary

  1. Disguise(verb)

    to change the guise or appearance of; especially, to conceal by an unusual dress, or one intended to mislead or deceive

  2. Disguise(verb)

    to hide by a counterfeit appearance; to cloak by a false show; to mask; as, to disguise anger; to disguise one's sentiments, character, or intentions

  3. Disguise(verb)

    to affect or change by liquor; to intoxicate

  4. Disguise(noun)


  5. Disguise(noun)

    artificial language or manner assumed for deception; false appearance; counterfeit semblance or show

  6. Disguise(noun)

    change of manner by drink; intoxication

  7. Disguise(noun)

    a masque or masquerade

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Disguise

    dis-gīz′, v.t. to change the guise or appearance of: to conceal by a dress intended to deceive, or by a counterfeit manner and appearance: to intoxicate (usually 'disguised in liquor')—n. a dress intended to conceal the wearer: a false appearance: change of behaviour in intoxication.—adv. Disguis′edly.—ns. Disguis′edness; Disguise′ment; Disguis′er; Disguis′ing. [O. Fr. desguiserdes, neg., guise, manner, guise.]


  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Disguise in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Disguise in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Sample Sentences & Example Usage

  1. Mike Newlin:

    Genius is perseverence in disguise.

  2. Rory horgan-gaul:

    The best disguise is to be yourself.

  3. Shashank Khubchandani:

    Every blessing is a curse in disguise.

  4. Josh Billings:

    Good nonsense is good sense in disguise.

  5. Tom Bilyeu:

    Everything else on the market was a candy bar in disguise.

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Translations for Disguise

From our Multilingual Translation Dictionary

  • дегизиране, маскирам, маскиране, прикривамBulgarian
  • převlekCzech
  • Verkleidung, verstellen, TarnungGerman
  • disfraz, tapadera, pantalla, disfrazarSpanish
  • salata, naamioida, peittää, valepuku, naamioitua, valeasu, naamiointiFinnish
  • déguiser, déguisementFrench
  • הסווהHebrew
  • álruha, álcáz, álcaHungarian
  • velizarIdo
  • 変装Japanese
  • прикрива, престорува, затскрива, преправаMacedonian
  • mom, verbergen, verhullen, maskeren, vermommingDutch
  • forkledningNorwegian
  • disfarce, disfarçar, esconderPortuguese
  • deghizare, mascare, masca, deghizaRomanian
  • скрыть, маскировка, замаскироваться, маскироваться, скрыватьRussian
  • மறைக்கTamil

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