disguise
Translation
to disguise, to conceal, to mask
Examples
He disguised himself as a waiter.
He disguised himself as a waiter.
She couldn't disguise her disappointment.
She couldn't disguise her disappointment.
They disguised the fact that they were spies.
They disguised the fact that they were spies.
Grammar Patterns
disguise ((oneself/sb.)) as ((sb./sth.)) to change one's appearance to look like sb./sth. else He disguised himself as a waiter.
disguise ((sth.)) to hide a feeling, intention, or fact She couldn't disguise her disappointment.
Similar Words
Synonyms: conceal, hide, mask; Antonyms: reveal, expose, uncover
Etymology
From 'dis-' (reversal) and Old French 'guise' (manner, appearance). It means to change one's appearance.
Memory Tips
Think 'dis-guise' -> not the real 'guy's' appearance. You're changing your guise.