Guise (Noun)
Meaning
An artful or simulated semblance; "under the guise of friendship he betrayed them".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The charity event was actually a business networking opportunity in disguise, with many attendees using the guise of philanthropy to make connections.
- Under the guise of a harmless prank, the hackers infiltrated the company's database and stole sensitive information.
- The new policy was introduced under the guise of improving employee productivity, but many saw it as a way to increase management control.
- The company used the guise of environmental responsibility to justify the high prices of their products.
- The con artist operated under the guise of a financial advisor, using his charm and expertise to swindle his clients out of their savings.