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conceal vs disguise

disguise vs conceal

conceal is not a noun while disguise is a noun.

conceal and disguise both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
conceal No No Yes No
disguise Yes No Yes No
As verbs, disguise is a hyponym of conceal; that is, disguise is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than conceal:
  • conceal: prevent from being seen or discovered
  • disguise: make unrecognizable
conceal (noun) disguise (noun)
the act of concealing the identity of something by modifying its appearance
any attire that modifies the appearance in order to conceal the wearer's identity
an outward semblance that misrepresents the true nature of something
conceal (verb) disguise (verb)
hold back; keep from being perceived by others make unrecognizable
prevent from being seen or discovered
Difference between conceal and disguise

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