Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun disguise
3 senses of disguise
Sense 1
disguise, camouflage -- (an outward semblance that misrepresents the true nature of something; "the theatrical notion of disguise is always associated with catastrophe in his stories")
=> semblance, gloss, color, colour -- (an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading; "he hoped his claims would have a semblance of authenticity"; "he tried to give his falsehood the gloss of moral sanction"; "the situation soon took on a different color")
Sense 2
disguise -- (any attire that modifies the appearance in order to conceal the wearer's identity)
=> attire, garb, dress -- (clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion; "formal attire"; "battle dress")
Sense 3
disguise, camouflage -- (the act of concealing the identity of something by modifying its appearance; "he is a master of disguise")
=> concealment, concealing, hiding -- (the activity of keeping something secret)
Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb disguise
1 sense of disguise
Sense 1
disguise, mask -- (make unrecognizable; "The herb masks the garlic taste"; "We disguised our faces before robbing the bank")
=> hide, conceal -- (prevent from being seen or discovered; "Muslim women hide their faces"; "hide the money")