Definition

A way of changing one's appearance or identity to hide who they really are.

Example

The magician's disguisement allowed him to perform tricks without being recognized.

Conversation

Did you see the movie where the main character had a clever disguisement?

Yeah, that was pretty funny! I didn't recognize him at all.

I know, right? The disguisement completely changed his appearance.

Totally! It made the plot so much more interesting.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Disguisement is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart) and "guise" (from Old French *guise*, meaning manner or appearance) and the suffix "-ment" (meaning the result of an action). The word refers to the act of changing one's appearance or manner to conceal identity or true nature.

Memory Tip

Think of 'dis-' meaning apart and 'guise' meaning appearance — this helps you remember that 'disguisement' is the act of changing one's appearance to hide who you really are.

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