Definitions for disguise
dɪsˈgaɪz, dɪˈskaɪzdis·guise

Princeton's WordNet(1.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. disguise, camouflage(noun)

   an outward semblance that misrepresents the true nature of something

   "the theatrical notion of disguise is always associated with catastrophe in his stories"

2. disguise(noun)

   any attire that modifies the appearance in order to conceal the wearer's identity

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

   "The herb masks the garlic taste"; "We disguised our faces before robbing the bank"

Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. disguise(Noun)

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

   That cape and mask complete his disguise

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

2. disguise(Noun)

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

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

3. disguise(Noun)

   The act of disguising, notably as a ploy

   Any disguise may expose soldiers to be deemed enemy spies

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

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.

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

5. disguise(Verb)

   To prevent giving away or revealing (something secret).

   He disguised his true intentions.

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

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

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)

   a dress or exterior put on for purposes of concealment or of deception; as, persons doing unlawful acts in disguise are subject to heavy penalties

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(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

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. desguiser—des, neg., guise, manner, guise.]

Dictionary of Nautical Terms(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. disguise

   Ships in all times have been permitted to assume disguise to impose upon enemies, and obtain from countries in their possession commodities of which they stand in need.

How to pronounce disguise?

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   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

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Numerology

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

Examples of disguise in a Sentence

1. George Santayana:

   The lover knows much more about absolute good and universal beauty than any logician or theologian, unless the latter, too, be lovers in disguise.

2. Shu Ke'an:

   The trade war was actually a blessing in disguise.

3. Joyce Duco:

   If you are faced with an unpleasant person or situation that you can do nothing about, bless the situation. Bless the person and know and believe some good will come from it. . . . All of us have seen good come out of disaster . . . the 'blessing in disguise.' When you expect good to come from negativity, it will. What you think about, you bring about.

4. Nancy Pelosi:

   House Republicans are seeking to disguise their efforts, threatening our national security in order to undermine the president’s clear legal authority, we will not be enablers to a Republican government shutdown, partial or otherwise.

5. Rory horgan-gaul:

   The best disguise is to be yourself.

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