disguise

• Mittel zur Veränderung des Aussehens, der Kleidung oder des Verhaltens, um die eigene Identität oder das wahre Wesen zu verbergen.

A noun referring to a means of altering one's appearance, clothing, or manner to conceal identity or true nature.

1. Costume or appearance changeB1formal

   A way of changing one's appearance to hide identity, often using clothes, makeup, or accessories.

   Verkleidung

   • He wore a disguise to avoid being recognized at the party.
   • The spy's disguise was so effective that no one suspected him.
   • She used a simple disguise of glasses and a hat.

   Synonymecamouflagecloakcostumecoverfrontguisemaskmasqueradepretence

2. Hidden state or conditionB2formal

   A state where the true nature or identity of something is hidden or concealed.

   Tarnung

   • His kindness was a disguise for his true intentions.
   • The problem is a blessing in disguise.
   • Her cheerful attitude was a disguise for her sadness.

   Synonymecamouflageconcealment

• Verb, das verwendet wird, um die Handlung zu bezeichnen, das Aussehen, den Klang oder die Natur von etwas oder jemandem zu verändern oder zu verbergen, um ein Erkennen zu verhindern.

A verb used to indicate the act of changing or concealing the appearance, sound, or nature of something or someone to prevent recognition.

1. Change appearanceB1formal

   To change the appearance of someone or something to hide identity or make it unrecognizable.

   Tarnen

   • She disguised herself as a man to enter the building.
   • The spy disguised his voice over the phone.
   • He disguised the car with a new paint job.

   Synonymecamouflagecloakconcealcoverdress uphidemaskobscurescreenveil

   Antonymeexposerevealunmask

2. B2formal

   To hide or conceal something, such as feelings, intentions, or facts.

   Verbergen

   • He tried to disguise his disappointment with a smile.
   • The company disguised its financial losses in the report.
   • She disguised her true feelings about the decision.

   Synonymecamouflagecloakconcealcoverhidemaskscreenshroudveil

   Antonymediscloseexposerevealshowuncover