noun
disguise
CEFR B2
an outward semblance that misrepresents the true nature of something
In a sentence
Six example sentences with disguise, each labelled with its topic.
The spy walks past the checkpoint in a mail carrier's disguise, and the guards wave the uniform through.
Movies
Shakespeare sends the heroine to court in a disguise so complete that even her brother greets her as a stranger.
Literature
The leaf insect wears a disguise of veins and brown edges, and predators pass over it on the branch.
Environment
The stealth level lets players slip past guards in a cook's disguise, provided they keep carrying the tray.
Gaming
The product was a loan in disguise, and the fees added up to an interest rate above thirty percent.
Finance
The malware arrives in the disguise of a printer update, complete with a copied logo and a fake version number.
Technology
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Found in these word lists
- Israeli Psychometric English dictionary (Campus IL / NITE)Authoritative
- GRE 3000+ word list (widely used study list)Recognized
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