Disguise
verb
To change the appearance of something or someone to prevent recognition.
She disguised herself with a wig and glasses before the interview.
Often appears as...
- disguise as
- disguise from
noun
Something that changes the appearance to prevent recognition.
He used a fake beard as a disguise to hide his identity.
Often appears as...
- in disguise
- under disguise
verb
To hide or cover the true nature of something.
He tried to disguise his real intentions behind friendly words.
Often appears as...
- disguise the truth
- disguise feelings
verb
To change the appearance of something or someone to prevent recognition.
She disguised herself with a wig and glasses before the interview.
Often appears as...
- disguise as
- disguise from
noun
Something that changes the appearance to prevent recognition.
He used a fake beard as a disguise to hide his identity.
Often appears as...
- in disguise
- under disguise
verb
To hide or cover the true nature of something.
He tried to disguise his real intentions behind friendly words.
Often appears as...
- disguise the truth
- disguise feelings
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Costume Choice
Used when describing someone changing their style completely to avoid being seen.
For the heist movie, the thieves were in disguise as guards.
Pro Tip 2/3Not For Deception
While often used for hiding, not always intended to deceive in a harmful way.
The celebrity attended the party in disguise simply for privacy.
Pro Tip 3/3Temporary Change
Implies a change in appearance is not permanent, just to serve a specific purpose.
He went in disguise to surprise his fans with an impromptu performance.
Pro Tip 1/3Costume Choice
Used when describing someone changing their style completely to avoid being seen.
For the heist movie, the thieves were in disguise as guards.
Pro Tip 2/3Not For Deception
While often used for hiding, not always intended to deceive in a harmful way.
The celebrity attended the party in disguise simply for privacy.
Pro Tip 3/3Temporary Change
Implies a change in appearance is not permanent, just to serve a specific purpose.
He went in disguise to surprise his fans with an impromptu performance.
Pro Tip 1/3Costume Choice
Used when describing someone changing their style completely to avoid being seen.
For the heist movie, the thieves were in disguise as guards.
Pro Tip 2/3Not For Deception
While often used for hiding, not always intended to deceive in a harmful way.
The celebrity attended the party in disguise simply for privacy.
Pro Tip 3/3Temporary Change
Implies a change in appearance is not permanent, just to serve a specific purpose.
He went in disguise to surprise his fans with an impromptu performance.
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Seven Superpowered...
that they lay on creating the perfect disguise and let's talk a little bit about these tassels on the end of their face because it's not just for style though you gotta admit it's a pretty stylish mustache they look like the schnauzers of the sea these tassels also help the sharks blend in they give smaller fish a sense of security but little do they know they're
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How to spot a pyramid...
disguise themselves as legal multi-level marketing businesses, using a product or service to hide the pay-and-recruit structure. Many pyramid schemes also capitalize on already existing trust within churches, immigrant communities, or other tightly knit groups. The first few members are encouraged to report a good experience
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The Chinese legend of...
so they walked the rest of the way together, rapt in conversation. Yingtai realized that, despite her meticulous disguise, she felt that she could finally be herself. The two decided to celebrate what they thought would be a long, close friendship, and became sworn brothers. At the academy, Yingtai buried herself in books
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Everything you need to...
into their homes with generosity for fear that the strangers might be gods in disguise. This ancient code of hospitality was called xenia. It involved hosts providing their guests with safety, food, and comfort, and the guests returning the favor with courtesy and gifts if they had them.
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How exposing anonymous...
exist mainly to disguise people doing things they'd rather not have the public know about. And these people go to great lengths to hide any links between their names and the companies they own. The life of an anonymous company usually begins in what's known as a secrecy jurisdiction,
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History's "worst" nun -...
It was perhaps this precedent that inspired Juana’s lifelong confidence. At age three, she secretly followed her older sister to school. When she later learned that higher education was open only to men, she begged her mother to let her attend in disguise.
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The difference between...
to think that they happen to someone else somewhere else. But the truth is, unhealthy relationships and abuse are all around us. We just call them different things and ignore the connection. Abuse sneaks up on us disguised in unhealthy love.
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The twins who tricked...
Sure enough, the lords burned the brothers in an oven, but the seers made sure their remains were thrown in the river, which restored them to life. The brothers then came before the lords disguised as two disheveled children
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Dear Aunt Bonnie, I’m...
his head and it was so distracting to be watching these horrible videos and then there's a guy wearing two hats and I got so worried for him part of me thought you know I can help you with disguises if
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Earth Day Eve 2021 PIPE...
Respect is reciprocal, is reciprocal Respect is reciprocal My Oga, oh oh Respect is reciprocal, is reciprocal Respect is reciprocal Where they disguise it
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Seven Superpowered...
that they lay on creating the perfect disguise and let's talk a little bit about these tassels on the end of their face because it's not just for style though you gotta admit it's a pretty stylish mustache they look like the schnauzers of the sea these tassels also help the sharks blend in they give smaller fish a sense of security but little do they know they're
Video examples
How to spot a pyramid...
disguise themselves as legal multi-level marketing businesses, using a product or service to hide the pay-and-recruit structure. Many pyramid schemes also capitalize on already existing trust within churches, immigrant communities, or other tightly knit groups. The first few members are encouraged to report a good experience
Video examples
The Chinese legend of...
so they walked the rest of the way together, rapt in conversation. Yingtai realized that, despite her meticulous disguise, she felt that she could finally be herself. The two decided to celebrate what they thought would be a long, close friendship, and became sworn brothers. At the academy, Yingtai buried herself in books
Video examples
Everything you need to...
into their homes with generosity for fear that the strangers might be gods in disguise. This ancient code of hospitality was called xenia. It involved hosts providing their guests with safety, food, and comfort, and the guests returning the favor with courtesy and gifts if they had them.
Video examples
How exposing anonymous...
exist mainly to disguise people doing things they'd rather not have the public know about. And these people go to great lengths to hide any links between their names and the companies they own. The life of an anonymous company usually begins in what's known as a secrecy jurisdiction,
Video examples
History's "worst" nun -...
It was perhaps this precedent that inspired Juana’s lifelong confidence. At age three, she secretly followed her older sister to school. When she later learned that higher education was open only to men, she begged her mother to let her attend in disguise.
Video examples
The difference between...
to think that they happen to someone else somewhere else. But the truth is, unhealthy relationships and abuse are all around us. We just call them different things and ignore the connection. Abuse sneaks up on us disguised in unhealthy love.
Video examples
The twins who tricked...
Sure enough, the lords burned the brothers in an oven, but the seers made sure their remains were thrown in the river, which restored them to life. The brothers then came before the lords disguised as two disheveled children
Video examples
Dear Aunt Bonnie, I’m...
his head and it was so distracting to be watching these horrible videos and then there's a guy wearing two hats and I got so worried for him part of me thought you know I can help you with disguises if
Video examples
Earth Day Eve 2021 PIPE...
Respect is reciprocal, is reciprocal Respect is reciprocal My Oga, oh oh Respect is reciprocal, is reciprocal Respect is reciprocal Where they disguise it
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Nancy Horan
American Author
One of the great lessons I learned about historical fiction from writing 'Loving Frank' is that you don't try to disguise what people did; my approach was to try to understand the characters and why they did what they did.
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James Dashner
American Author
In my early writing, all of my characters were exactly the same person. They all spoke the same, made the same types of jokes, reacted the same, etc. I think they were all just me in disguise.
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Jenna Fischer
American Actress
The fun is getting to wear multiple disguises and getting to explore multiple personalities and bring them to life. So a movie career definitely affords me that.
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Hank Stram
American Athlete
Someone said that friends are angels in disguise. If this is true, I have been surrounded by angels for most of my life.
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Ken Bruen
Irish Writer
My own life has had so many twists that I keep thinking I'll have one blessing that is not in disguise.
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Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo
If you respect the audience and on stage you put on a disguise, that is part of the show.
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Samuel Taylor Coleridge
English Poet
All sympathy not consistent with acknowledged virtue is but disguised selfishness.
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Jemele Hill
American Journalist
One of the worst things in sports is when selfishness gets disguised as truth.
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Henry Rollins
American Musician
When you're kept out of the adult world, it's a blessing in disguise.
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David Jason
English Actor
All my work's been disguise, really: hiding behind the character.
Quote examples
Nancy Horan
American Author
One of the great lessons I learned about historical fiction from writing 'Loving Frank' is that you don't try to disguise what people did; my approach was to try to understand the characters and why they did what they did.
Quote examples
James Dashner
American Author
In my early writing, all of my characters were exactly the same person. They all spoke the same, made the same types of jokes, reacted the same, etc. I think they were all just me in disguise.
Quote examples
Jenna Fischer
American Actress
The fun is getting to wear multiple disguises and getting to explore multiple personalities and bring them to life. So a movie career definitely affords me that.
Quote examples
Hank Stram
American Athlete
Someone said that friends are angels in disguise. If this is true, I have been surrounded by angels for most of my life.
Quote examples
Ken Bruen
Irish Writer
My own life has had so many twists that I keep thinking I'll have one blessing that is not in disguise.
Quote examples
Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo
If you respect the audience and on stage you put on a disguise, that is part of the show.
Quote examples
Samuel Taylor Coleridge
English Poet
All sympathy not consistent with acknowledged virtue is but disguised selfishness.
Quote examples
Jemele Hill
American Journalist
One of the worst things in sports is when selfishness gets disguised as truth.
Quote examples
Henry Rollins
American Musician
When you're kept out of the adult world, it's a blessing in disguise.
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David Jason
English Actor
All my work's been disguise, really: hiding behind the character.
Example 1 of 10
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