disguise — to change your appearance so that people cannot recognize you
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to change your appearance so that people cannot recognize you
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪsˈɡaɪz/
Korean meaning: 변장하다, 위장하다
Korean pronunciation: 디**스가**이즈
Example Sentences
- The celebrity wore sunglasses and a fake beard as a disguise, but still got recognized at Starbucks.
- She tried to disguise her terrible cooking by adding lots of ketchup.
- The detective disguised himself as a delivery man to gather evidence.
disguise
VERB//dɪsˈɡaɪz//
to change your appearance so that people cannot recognize you
The spy wore a fake mustache and glasses to disguise himself at the embassy party.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'desguiser', combining the prefix 'des-' (meaning 'to undo' or 'reverse') with 'guise' (meaning 'appearance' or 'manner'), which derives from Germanic origins.
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📝Examples
“The celebrity wore sunglasses and a fake beard as a disguise, but still got recognized at Starbucks.”
“She tried to disguise her terrible cooking by adding lots of ketchup.”
“The detective disguised himself as a delivery man to gather evidence.”
“His smile couldn't disguise the pain he was feeling inside.”
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