Definition of disquise
1. disguise [ n ] an outward semblance that misrepresents the true nature of something
Examples:
"the theatrical notion of disguise is always associated with catastrophe in his stories"
(Howard Nemerov, "Themes and Methods: The Early...)
Finally , the theatrical ( and perversely erotic ) notions of dressing_up , cosmetics , disguise , and especially change of costume ( or singularity of costume , as with Cipolla ) , are characteristically associated with the catastrophes of Mann 's stories .
Synonyms disguise camouflage Related Terms semblance2. disguise [ v ] make unrecognizable
Examples:
"The herb disguises the garlic taste"
"We disguised our faces before robbing the bank"
(R. F. Shaw, "The `Private Eye`"...)
Driven from the marketplace by the course of history , our hero disguises himself as a private_detective .
Synonyms disguise Related Terms hide masquerade camouflage dissemble dissimulate3. disguise [ n ] any attire that modifies the appearance in order to conceal the wearer's identity
Synonyms disguise Related Terms attire mask hairpiece fancy_dress4. disguise [ n ] the act of concealing the identity of something by modifying its appearance
Examples:
"he is a master of disguise"
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