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disguised

 

[ dɪsˈɡaɪzd ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

in appearance or behavior

Having a different appearance or behavior from what is expected, in order to conceal one's true identity or intentions.

Synonyms

camouflaged, concealed, hidden, masked

Examples of usage

  • He was disguised in a wig and glasses.
  • She disguised her true feelings with a smile.
  • The spy disguised himself as a waiter to gather information.
  • They disguised their voices to avoid recognition.
  • The criminal disguised his handwriting to avoid detection.
Context #2 | Verb

to change the appearance or nature

To change the appearance or nature of someone or something in order to conceal or deceive.

Synonyms

camouflage, cloak, conceal, mask

Examples of usage

  • He disguised himself as a woman to escape from the authorities.
  • She disguised her accent to fit in with the locals.
  • The artist disguised her signature to see if people could recognize her work.
  • They disguised the truth to protect their friend.
  • The magician disguised the card's true identity with a clever trick.

Translations

Translations of the word "disguised" in other languages:

🇵🇹 disfarçado

🇮🇳 छिपा हुआ (Chhipa Hua)

🇩🇪 verkleidet

🇮🇩 menyamar

🇺🇦 замаскований

🇵🇱 przebrany

🇯🇵 変装した (Hensō shita)

🇫🇷 déguisé

🇪🇸 disfrazado

🇹🇷 kılık değiştirmiş

🇰🇷 변장한 (Byeonjanghan)

🇸🇦 متنكر (Mutanakir)

🇨🇿 přestrojený

🇸🇰 preoblečený

🇨🇳 伪装的 (Wěizhuāng de)

🇸🇮 preoblečen

🇮🇸 dulbúinn

🇰🇿 жасырынған (Zhasyryngan)

🇬🇪 შენიღბული (Shenighbuli)

🇦🇿 maskalanmış

🇲🇽 disfrazado

Etymology

The word 'disguised' originates from the Middle English word 'disguisen', which means 'to change one's appearance'. It has been used since the 14th century to refer to altering one's appearance or behavior for deceptive purposes. The concept of disguise has been prevalent in literature, theater, and espionage throughout history, showcasing its importance in various aspects of human interaction.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,413, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.