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cloak vs disguise

disguise vs cloak

cloak and disguise both are nouns.

cloak and disguise both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cloak Yes No Yes No
disguise Yes No Yes No
As verbs, disguise is a hypernym of cloak; that is, disguise is a word with a broader meaning than cloak:
  • cloak: hide under a false appearance
  • disguise: make unrecognizable
Other hypernyms of cloak include mask.
cloak (noun) disguise (noun)
a loose outer garment the act of concealing the identity of something by modifying its appearance
anything that covers or conceals any attire that modifies the appearance in order to conceal the wearer's identity
an outward semblance that misrepresents the true nature of something
cloak (verb) disguise (verb)
cover with or as if with a cloak make unrecognizable
cover as if with clothing
hide under a false appearance
Difference between cloak and disguise

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