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Disguise: meaning, definitions and examples

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disguise

 

[ dษชsหˆษกaษชz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

in disguise

A means of altering one's appearance or concealing one's identity, typically to deceive others.

Synonyms

camouflage, costume, mask

Examples of usage

  • He arrived at the party in disguise, wearing a fake mustache and glasses.
  • The spy managed to escape by hiding in plain sight, using a clever disguise.
  • She recognized her friend in disguise and played along with the charade.
Context #2 | Verb

disguise oneself

To change or conceal one's appearance in order to hide one's true identity or intentions.

Synonyms

camouflage, conceal, mask

Examples of usage

  • He disguised himself as a waiter to get closer to the target.
  • The criminal disguised herself by dyeing her hair and wearing a wig.
  • In order to gather information, the journalist had to disguise herself as a tourist.

Translations

Translations of the word "disguise" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น disfarce

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเฅ‡เคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Verkleidung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penyamaran

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐัะบัƒะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przebranie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅค‰่ฃ… (ใธใ‚“ใใ†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉguisement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ disfraz

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kฤฑlฤฑk deฤŸiลŸtirme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ณ€์žฅ (byeonjang)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู†ูƒุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™estrojenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ preruลกovanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไผช่ฃ… (wฤ›izhuฤng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ preobleka

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dulargervi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐะผั‹ะปา“ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒœแƒ˜แƒฆแƒ‘แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ maskalama

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ disfraz

Etymology

The word 'disguise' originated from the Old French word 'desguisier' meaning 'to change one's appearance'. It has been used in English since the 14th century. Disguises have been used throughout history for various purposes, including espionage, entertainment, and social interactions.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,115 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.