Definitions for disguise

disguise dis·guise

Spelling: [dis-gahyz, dih-skahyz]
IPA: /dɪsˈgaɪz, dɪˈskaɪz/

Disguise is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 115 anagrams from letters in disguise (degiissu).

Definitions for disguise

verb (used with object)

  1. to change the appearance or guise of so as to conceal identity or mislead, as by means of deceptive garb:
  2. to conceal or cover up the truth or actual character of by a counterfeit form or appearance; misrepresent:

noun

  1. that which disguises; something that serves or is intended for concealment of identity, character, or quality; a deceptive covering, condition, manner, etc.:
  2. the makeup, mask, costume, or overall changed appearance of an entertainer:
  3. the act of disguising:
  4. the state of being disguised; masquerade:

Origin of disguise

1275-1325; Middle English disg(u)isen Anglo-French, Old French de(s)guiser, equivalent to des- dis-1 + -guiser, derivative of guise gu

Examples for disguise

Tumid and unstoppable, there is little that new wallpaper or re-poured driveways can do to disguise it.

Rivers, it had emerged, had told them she was Ruth Madoff in disguise, and not to speak to her or approach her when she walked in.

The eyes of this Favart once on me, every disguise and every double will not long avail.

What seems an evil is meant for a good purpose, and is a blessing in disguise.

Roberts and the Republicans are trying to portray the independent as a Barack Obama supporter who is just a Democrat in disguise.

Morse was disappointed at this refusal, but it proved a blessing in disguise.

Maybe, then, the Hathahate phenomenon is a blessing in disguise.

It is useless to attempt to disguise the fear that had fallen upon him.

And Pope Alexander VI had the painter Pinturicchio disguise his mistress as the Virgin Mary in one fresco.

Now Mike had determined to keep from the girl the fact that he had penetrated her disguise.

Word Value for disguise
Scrable

10

Words with friends

12

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