guise
Translation
guise, appearance, pretense
Examples
He visited the town in the guise of a salesman.
He visited the town in the guise of a salesman.
Under the guise of friendship, he betrayed her.
Under the guise of friendship, he betrayed her.
Grammar Patterns
in the guise of ((sth.)) as an outward appearance of (sth.) He arrived in the guise of a tourist.
Similar Words
Synonyms: appearance, semblance, pretense
Etymology
From Old French 'guise' meaning 'manner, way, fashion', of Germanic origin.
Memory Tips
Think of the word 'disguise'. A guise is the false appearance or 'disguise' someone adopts.