Disguising: meaning, definitions and examples

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disguising

 

[ dษชsหˆgaษชzษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

to conceal identity

Disguising refers to the act of changing one's appearance or identity to hide or conceal oneself. This could involve wearing different clothing, using makeup, or adopting a new persona. People often disguise themselves for various reasons, including evading detection, participating in a performance, or engaging in role-play. Disguising can also be used metaphorically, as in disguising one's true feelings or intentions.

Synonyms

camouflaging, concealing, masking, shrouding.

Examples of usage

  • The spy was skilled at disguising his identity.
  • She wore a wig for disguising her real hair.
  • The actor is known for disguising himself for various roles.
  • He attempted to disguise his nervousness during the presentation.

Translations

Translations of the word "disguising" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น disfarรงando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค›เคฟเคชเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verkleiden

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menyamar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐัะบัƒะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przebieranie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฝ่ฃ…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉguisement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ disfrazar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kฤฑlฤฑk deฤŸiลŸtirme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ณ€์žฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู†ูƒุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ maskovรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ maskovanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไผช่ฃ…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ maskiranje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ baldurs

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐัั‹ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒšแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ maskalama

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ disfrazar

Etymology

The term 'disguise' originates from the late Middle English word 'disguisen', which itself came from the Old French 'desguiser', meaning to hide or conceal. 'Desguiser' is composed of 'des-' meaning 'from' or 'away from' and 'guis' derived from 'guise', meaning 'appearance' or 'manner'. This term reflects the concept of changing one's outward appearance to alter perception. The use of disguising has historical roots in various cultural practices, especially in theater, where actors wear costumes to portray different characters. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass not just physical disguises but also metaphorical uses, such as hiding emotions or intentions.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,107, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.