disguise

Meaning

to change appearance to conceal identity; to hide or mask

a means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity; something that hides the truth

to change the appearance of something or someone so as to conceal identity

Example Sentences

She disguised herself as a nurse to enter the hospital.

The spy wore an elaborate disguise to avoid being recognized by enemies.

He disguised himself as a police officer.

Example Expressions

a blessing in disguise

Synonyms

mask, conceal, camouflage, hide, cover, costume, veil

Entry 1

mask, conceal, camouflage, hide

Entry 2

mask, camouflage, cover, costume

Entry 3

mask, camouflage, conceal, cover, veil

Antonyms

reveal, expose, unmask, show, revelation, exposure, disclosure, identification, uncover

Entry 1

reveal, expose, unmask, show

Entry 2

revelation, exposure, disclosure, identification

Entry 3

reveal, expose, uncover

Collocations

disguise identity, clever disguise, perfect disguise, disguise voice, in disguise, see through disguise, disguise oneself, disguise the truth, disguise as

Entry 1

disguise identity, clever disguise, perfect disguise, disguise voice

Entry 2

perfect disguise, in disguise, see through disguise

Entry 3

disguise oneself, clever disguise, disguise the truth, disguise as