disguised

• Décrit quelque chose qui est caché ou rendu semblable à autre chose, souvent dans le but de tromper ou de dissimuler une identité.

Describes something that is hidden or made to look like something else, often to deceive or conceal identity.

1. Hidden appearanceB1formal

   Having one's true appearance concealed by a costume or altered features.

   déguisé

   • The spy was disguised as a waiter.
   • She arrived at the party disguised in a wig and glasses.
   • The thief was disguised so well that no one recognized him.

   Synonymescamouflagedconcealedincognitomaskedunrecognizable

   Antonymesexposed

2. Hidden natureB2formal

   Having one's true identity, intentions, or nature concealed.

   déguisé (nature cachée)

   • His kindness was disguised by his gruff manner.
   • The threat was disguised as a friendly offer.
   • Her anger was disguised behind a calm smile.

   Synonymescamouflagedcloakedconcealedcoverthiddenmaskedundercoverveiled

   Antonymesapparentopenovertundisguised

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de modifier ou de cacher l'apparence, le son ou la nature de quelque chose ou de quelqu'un afin d'empêcher qu'il ne soit reconnu.

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.

   Déguiser (changer l'apparence)

   • 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.

   Synonymescamouflagecloakconcealcoverdress uphidemaskobscurescreenveil

   Antonymesexposerevealunmask

2. B2formal

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

   Dissimuler

   • 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.

   Synonymescamouflagecloakconcealcoverhidemaskscreenshroudveil

   Antonymesdiscloseexposerevealshowuncover