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disguise

Definition

  • verb: to change the usual appearance, sound, taste, etc., of (someone or something) so that people will not recognize that person or thing
  • verb: to change the customary dress or appearance of
  • often + 'as'
  • synonyms: feign, dissemble, hide

Examples

  • The journalist traveled the city 'disguised as' [=dressed like; pretending to be] a beggar.

  • She 'disguised' herself 'as' a musician to get into the concert hall early.

  • He tried to 'disguise' his voice on the phone but I could tell it was him.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) the slaughter of the families in Wessex. - (GRUNTING) - (STRUGGLING) (RAGNAR BREATHING HEAVILY) It's all right. It's all right. (EXHALES) Now, make sure that you disguise the boats from the Franks. Take care of Helga. Huh. (SOFTLY) Hide yourselves well. Go on. Go on. (BREATHING HEAVILY) (GRUNTS) (..)
    2016 TvShow: Vikings Title: Portage Season: 4 Episode 8