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   disguise

   /dɪsˈɡʌɪz/

   verb

   • 1. give (someone or oneself) a different appearance in order to conceal one's identity: "we took elaborate measures to disguise ourselves as locals"
   • ▪ make (something) unrecognizable by altering its appearance, sound, taste, or smell: "does holding a handkerchief over the mouthpiece really disguise your voice?"
   • ▪ conceal the nature or existence of (a feeling or situation): "he made no effort to disguise his contempt"

   noun

   • 1. a means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity: "I put on dark glasses as a disguise" Similar false appearancecamouflageconcealmentoutfitcostumeinformal:get-up
   • ▪ the state of having altered one's appearance in order to conceal one's identity: "I told them you were a policewoman in disguise"
   • ▪ the concealing of one's true intentions or feelings: "the children looked at her without disguise" Similar facadefrontfalse frontcover-upmasqueradeveneermaskveilsmokescreendissimulationpretencedeception

   Word Origin Middle English (meaning ‘change one's usual style of dress’, with no implication of concealing one's identity): from Old French desguisier.

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2. www.askdifference.com › definition › disguiseDisguise Definition and Meaning - Ask Difference

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   3 days ago · Disguise means to change the appearance or form of something or someone to conceal its true nature or identity. e.g., She wore a disguise to the party so that no one would recognize her.

3. twominenglish.com › a-blessing-in-disguiseA Blessing in Disguise - Meaning, Usage & Examples

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   1 day ago · A “blessing in disguise” is an idiom that means a good thing that seemed bad at first. It describes situations where something that appears to be a problem or misfortune turns out to be beneficial later on. For example, if you missed a bus and had to walk, but on the way, you found a $20 bill, that missed bus was a blessing in disguise.

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5. www.psychologytoday.com › intl › blogWhat Is the Meaning of Life? | Psychology Today

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   3 days ago · To disguise the bottle, I slipped it into one of a pair of socks. Unlike the galet, the sock had been created with a clear purpose in mind, albeit one very different from (although not strictly ...

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   2 days ago · Meaning. Example. A blessing in disguise: Something good that isn't recognised at first: Losing that job was a blessing in disguise. A dime a dozen: Something common and not special: Souvenirs are a dime a dozen in tourist areas. Beat around the bush: Avoid saying what you mean, usually because it is uncomfortable

7. www.iol.co.za › dailynews › opinionStruggles can often be blessings in disguise - IOL

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   5 days ago · We often find that what we perceive as unexpected struggles or bitter trials along this route that impede our journey are blessings in disguise.

8. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › disfigureDisfigure Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   5 days ago · The meaning of DISFIGURE is to impair (as in beauty) by deep and persistent injuries. How to use disfigure in a sentence. to impair (as in beauty) by deep and persistent injuries; disguise…

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   3 days ago · Draining, unsupportive, and difficult people are one of life’s greatest challenges. In this post, I want to talk about how you can spot, stop, and deal with the toxic people who come into your life. You deserve to have people in your life that you enjoy spending time with, that support you, and that you LOVE hanging out with.