disguise

  1. Noun.  An attire (e.g. clothing) used to hide one's identity or assume another.
  2. Noun.  (figuratively) The appearance of something on the outside which masks what's beneath.
  3. Noun.  The act of disguising, notably as a ploy.
  4. Verb.  (transitive) To change the appearance of (a person or thing) so as to hide, or to assume an identity.
  5. Verb.  (transitive) To prevent giving away or revealing (something secret).

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