Cambridge Dictionary of American English
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Definition
disguise
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verb [T]
to give a new appearance to (a person or thing), esp. in order to hide its true form
Two gay men disguised themselves as nuns to visit a friend in a Catholic hospital on his birthday.
To disguise an opinion, feeling, etc., is to hide it: I couldn't disguise my unhappiness at this decision.
disguise
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noun [C/U]
In Shakespeare's plays, many characters appear in disguise.
