guise

Definition

  • noun: one of several or many different ways in which something is seen, experienced, or produced
  • noun: a form or style of dress
  • synonyms: costume

Examples

  • a story about a demon 'in the guise of' an angel [=a demon disguised as an angel; a demon made to look like an angel]

  • She swindles people 'under the guise of' friendship. [=by pretending to be their friend]

  • They serve the same basic dish in various 'guises'. [='forms']

Movie quotes

  • (..) and said: "Demon, you will not cross!" But the demon is wicked, full of treachery. Yet again he comes to tempt us in the guise of an innocent. To rid the world of this demon... ...we must burn this child! That's not gonna happen! Mommy! It's okay, baby. (..)
    2006 Silent Hill