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

  • (..) ...real magic. It's been many years since... Are you interested in helping us? Yes... but you'll have to dress it up a little. Disguise it. Give them enough reason to doubt it. You haven't spoken about her, Freddie, not once. Why would I talk about her to you, hm? Because she was a part of (..)
    2006 The Prestige
  • (..) his life just as he intended, as if nothing had happened and look at me. I'm alone and no theater will touch me. Us. You're going to need a better disguise. I need a volunteer. What happened? Did you hurt him? What happened, Robert? You, sir. Just a rubber ball, yes? (..)
    2006 The Prestige