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 masks were ingenious. It was strange to suddenly see your face everywhere. Conceal me what I am, and be my aid... ...for such disguise as haply shall become the form of my intent. - . - Viola. - I don't understand. - What? (..)
    2005 V for Vendetta