disguise

dis-guise · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.

  2. 2.

    The state of having one's true identity concealed.

  3. 3.

    Something that hides the true nature of something.

  4. 4.

    To alter the appearance of something or someone to conceal identity.

  5. 5.

    To hide the true nature or character of something.

Related words

Antonyms: exposure, revelation
See also: camouflage, costume, mask
Synonyms: camouflage, costume, cover, mask

Etymology

From Old French desguiser, from des- meaning "away, off" and guise meaning "manner, fashion." First recorded in English in the 14th century.