disguise

B2
Pronunciation
/dɪsˈɡaɪz/
/dɪsˈɡaɪz/
Noun
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

Material (such as clothing, makeup, a wig) used to alter one’s visual appearance in order to hide one's identity or assume another.

Example Sentences
  • A cape and moustache completed his disguise.
2 Definition

The appearance of something on the outside which masks what's beneath.

3 Definition

The act of disguising, notably as a ploy.

Example Sentences
  • Any disguise may expose soldiers to be deemed enemy spies.
4 Definition

A change of behaviour resulting from intoxication.

Verb
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

To change the appearance of (a person or thing) so as to hide, or to assume an identity.

Example Sentences
  • Spies often disguise themselves.
2 Definition

To avoid giving away or revealing (something secret); to hide by a false appearance.

Example Sentences
  • He disguised his true intentions.
3 Definition

To affect or change by liquor; to intoxicate.