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disguise
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[ noun ] an outward semblance that misrepresents the true nature of something
Synonyms Examples "the theatrical notion of disguise is always associated with catastrophe in his stories" Used in print (Howard Nemerov, "Themes and Methods: The Early...)Finally , the theatrical ( and perversely erotic ) notions of dressing_up , cosmetics , disguise , and especially change of costume ( or singularity of costume , as with Cipolla ) , are characteristically associated with the catastrophes of Mann 's stories . Related terms |
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[ verb ] make unrecognizable
Examples "The herb disguises the garlic taste" "We disguised our faces before robbing the bank" Used in print (R. F. Shaw, "The `Private Eye`"...)Driven from the marketplace by the course of history , our hero disguises himself as a private_detective . Related terms |
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[ noun ] (clothing) any attire that modifies the appearance in order to conceal the wearer's identity
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[ noun ] the act of concealing the identity of something by modifying its appearance
Synonyms Examples "he is a master of disguise" Related terms |
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