disguising

3 definitions • 4 examples

present participle of

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.