Disguise Definition & Meaning
disguise
- noun
- an outward semblance that misrepresents the true nature of something; "the theatrical notion of disguise is always associated with catastrophe in his stories"
- any attire that modifies the appearance in order to conceal the wearer's identity
- the act of concealing the identity of something by modifying its appearance; "he is a master of disguise"
- verb
- make unrecognizable; "The herb masks the garlic taste"; "We disguised our faces before robbing the bank"
"Disguise" in song lyrics
See how disguise is used in real songs:
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"There'll be many false prophets, devils in disguise"
2 Live Crew — Revelation -
"You're an angel from heaven, a blessing in disguise"
2 Live Crew — With Your Badself -
"Now all y'all better realize Jas Mace don't disguise"
The 49ers — What Ya Got
Words that rhyme with disguise
Usage tips for "disguise"
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- What does disguise mean?
- an outward semblance that misrepresents the true nature of something; "the theatrical notion of disguise is always associated with catastrophe in his stories" any attire that modifies the appearance in order to conceal the wearer's identity the act of concealing the identity of something by modifying its appearance; "he is a master of disguise" make unrecognizable; "The herb masks the garlic taste"; "We disguised our faces before robbing the bank"
- What part of speech is disguise?
- Disguise is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does disguise have?
- Disguise has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).