dɪsˈɡaɪz v. & n. --v.tr. 1 (often foll. by as)
alter the appearance,
sound,
smell,
etc., of so as to
conceal the
identity;
make unrecognizable (disguised
herself as a policewoman; disguised the
taste by adding sugar). 2
misrepresent or
cover up (disguised the
truth; disguised
their intentions). --n. 1 a a
costume,
false beard, make-up, etc., used to alter the appearance so as to conceal or
deceive. b
any action,
manner, etc., used
for deception. 2 a the
act or
practice of disguising; the concealment of
reality. b an
instance of
this. øin disguise 1 wearing a concealing costume etc. 2 appearing to be the
opposite (a
blessing in disguise). øødisguisement n. [ME f. OF desguis(i)er (as
DIS-, GUISE)]