disguisement

Meanings

• The act of disguising or concealing one's true identity, appearance, or intentions.

  - "The detective used disguises to blend in with the criminals."
  - "The actor wore a prosthetic nose and wig to convincingly portray a historical figure."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with disguisement
disguise , surprise , contrite , respite , retrieve , applaud , reward , misrepresent , disagree , represent , impersonate , personate , simulate , mimic , counterfeit , duplicate , replicate , fabricate , exaggerate

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Homonyms

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1. Disguise (en) : The act of disguising or concealing one's true identity, appearance, or intentions.
   

2. Disguise (fr) : Disguise, masquerade, dissimulation.
   

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Homophones

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1. homonym
   

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Variants

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disguise , disguised , disguisedly , disguisement , disguisements , disguiser , disguisers , disguises , disguising

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Forms

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The verb 'disguise' can be conjugated in various forms, depending on the tense, person, and number of the subject. For example: 'I disguise myself', 'You disguise yourself', 'He disguises himself', 'She disguises herself', 'It disguises itself', 'We disguise ourselves', 'You disguise yourselves', 'They disguise themselves'.

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Etymology

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The word 'disguisement' is derived from the Old French word 'disguisement', which means 'disguise, concealment'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the first recorded use of the word 'disguise' in English was in the year 1475?

2. Did you know that in some cultures, it is considered impolite or rude to appear in public without wearing some form of disguise or mask?

3. Did you know that in some traditional Japanese arts, such as Kabuki theatre or Noh drama, the performers often wear elaborate masks and costumes, not only for the purpose of disguise or concealment, but also to help convey the emotions and moods of the characters they are portraying?

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Culture

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In literature and art, disguisement often refers to the act of assuming a false identity or appearance, usually for the purpose of deception or mischief. For example, in Shakespeare's play 'Twelfth Night', the character Viola disguises herself as a man named Cesario, in order to serve the Duke of Illyria. Throughout the play, Viola's disguise leads to various misunderstandings and comedic situations.

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