1. Verb
To change the guise or appearance of; especially, to conceal by an unusual dress, or one intended to mislead or deceive.
2. Verb
To hide by a counterfeit appearance; to cloak by a false show; to mask; as, to disguise anger; to disguise one's sentiments, character, or intentions.
3. Verb
To affect or change by liquor; to intoxicate.
4. Noun
A dress or exterior put on for purposes of concealment or of deception; as, persons doing unlawful acts in disguise are subject to heavy penalties.
5. Noun
Artificial language or manner assumed for deception; false appearance; counterfeit semblance or show.
6. Noun
Change of manner by drink; intoxication.
7. Noun
A masque or masquerade.
8. Noun
an outward semblance that misrepresents the true nature of something; "the theatrical notion of disguise is always associated with catastrophe in his stories"
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