disguise

(dĭs-gīzˈ)

1. a. To modify the manner or appearance of in order to prevent recognition.
   b. To furnish with a disguise.
2. To conceal or obscure by dissemblance or false show; misrepresent: disguise one's true intentions.

1. a. The act or an instance of disguising.
   b. The condition of being disguised.
2. Clothes or accessories worn to conceal one's true identity.
3. a. Appearance that misrepresents the true character of something: a blessing in disguise.
   b. A pretense or misrepresentation: His repeated references to his dangerous hobbies were only a disguise to cover up his insecurity.

Related Forms:

• dis·guisˈed·ly (-gīˈzĭd-lē) adverb

• dis·guiseˈment noun

• dis·guisˈer noun