disguise meaning and definition

DISGUISE noun

Definition of disguise (noun)

1. an outward semblance that misrepresents the true nature of something
   • "the theatrical notion of disguise is always associated with catastrophe in his stories"
   • synonyms: camouflage
2. any attire that modifies the appearance in order to conceal the wearer's identity
3. the act of concealing the identity of something by modifying its appearance
   • "he is a master of disguise"
   • synonyms: camouflage

DISGUISE verb

Definition of disguise (verb)

1. make unrecognizable
   • "The herb masks the garlic taste"; "We disguised our faces before robbing the bank"
   • synonyms: mask