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disguise vs dissemble

dissemble vs disguise

disguise is a noun but dissemble is not a noun.

disguise and dissemble both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
disguise Yes No Yes No
dissemble No No Yes No
As verbs, dissemble is a hyponym of disguise; that is, dissemble is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than disguise:
  • disguise: make unrecognizable
  • dissemble: hide under a false appearance
Other hyponyms of disguise include cloak, mask, dissimulate, masquerade, camouflage.
disguise (noun) dissemble (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
disguise (verb) dissemble (verb)
make unrecognizable make believe with the intent to deceive
behave unnaturally or affectedly
hide under a false appearance
Difference between disguise and dissemble

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