1. The act of concealing the identity of something by modifying its appearance
   "he is a master of disguise";
   - camouflage
    
2. Any attire that modifies the appearance in order to conceal the wearer's identity
   "The spy donned a clever disguise to avoid detection"
    
3. An outward semblance that misrepresents the true nature of something
   "the theatrical notion of disguise is always associated with catastrophe in his stories";
   - camouflage

1. Make unrecognizable
   "We disguised our faces before robbing the bank";
   - mask
    
2. Hold back; keep from being perceived by others
   "She disguises her anger well";
   - conceal, hold back, hold in

Derived forms: disguised, disguises, disguising

Type of: attire, color [US], colour [Brit, Cdn], conceal, concealing, concealment, dress, garb, gloss, hide, hiding, hold, keep, maintain, semblance

Encyclopedia: Disguise