Disguise (Noun)
Meaning 1
Any attire that modifies the appearance in order to conceal the wearer's identity.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 2
An outward semblance that misrepresents the true nature of something; "the theatrical notion of disguise is always associated with catastrophe in his stories".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- His adoption of an American accent was a convincing disguise for his British upbringing.
- The politician's claims of compassion for the poor were merely a disguise for her true motives, which were driven by self-interest.
- The cheerful advertising campaigns for the pesticide served as a disguise for the product's hidden dangers.
- Her cheerful demeanor was a disguise for the turmoil and despair that secretly tormented her.
- The sleek and modern storefront was a disguise for the cramped and outdated apartments behind it.
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Meaning 3
The act of concealing the identity of something by modifying its appearance; "he is a master of disguise".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.