disguise

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to give a new appearance to a person or thing, especially in order to hide its true form:

disguise yourself He disguised himself by wearing a false beard.

Minor skin imperfections can usually be disguised with a spot of make-up.

We tried to disguise the fact that it was just a school hall by putting up coloured lights and balloons.

to hide an opinion, a feeling, etc.:

I couldn't disguise my disappointment.

something that someone wears to hide their true appearance:

He put on a large hat and glasses as a disguise and hoped no one would recognize him.

If people, objects, or activities are in disguise, they appear to be something that they are not, especially intentionally:

She usually goes out in disguise to avoid being bothered by the public.

to give a new appearance to a person or thing, esp. in order to hide its true form:

His mask doesn’t disguise his identity.

I think Mom could disguise her voice better than you could disguise yours.

To disguise an opinion, feeling, etc., is to hide it:

I couldn’t disguise my unhappiness at this decision.