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disguise vs attire

attire vs disguise

disguise and attire both are nouns.

disguise and attire both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
disguise Yes No Yes No
attire Yes No Yes No
As nouns, attire is a hypernym of disguise; that is, attire is a word with a broader meaning than disguise:
  • disguise: any attire that modifies the appearance in order to conceal the wearer's identity
  • attire: clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
Other hypernyms of disguise include dress, garb.
disguise (noun) attire (noun)
the act of concealing the identity of something by modifying its appearance clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
any attire that modifies the appearance in order to conceal the wearer's identity
an outward semblance that misrepresents the true nature of something
disguise (verb) attire (verb)
make unrecognizable put on special clothes to appear particularly appealing and attractive
Difference between disguise and attire

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