B2verbcrimearts
US/dɪsˈɡaɪz/
UK/dɪsˈɡaɪz/
to change how someone or something looks or sounds so others won't recognize it; also to hide a feeling
In context
The thief disguised himself as a delivery driver to get into the building.
She smiled to disguise her disappointment when she heard the news.
The actor disguised his voice so that nobody would know it was him.
Words that go with disguise
verb + preposition
- disguised asThe police officer was disguised as a street vendor.
verb + noun
- disguise the factNice photos can't disguise the fact that the hotel is very old.
- disguise the smellThey used lots of herbs to disguise the smell of the fish.
adverb + adjective
- thinly disguisedThe advert was thinly disguised as a news article.
- cleverly disguisedThe camera was cleverly disguised as a smoke alarm.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He disguised to be a doctor.Correct: He disguised himself as a doctor.