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disguise vs garb

garb vs disguise

disguise and garb both are nouns.

disguise and garb both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
disguise Yes No Yes No
garb Yes No Yes No
As nouns, garb is a hypernym of disguise; that is, garb is a word with a broader meaning than disguise:
  • disguise: any attire that modifies the appearance in order to conceal the wearer's identity
  • garb: clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
Other hypernyms of disguise include attire, dress.
disguise (noun) garb (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) garb (verb)
make unrecognizable provide with clothes or put clothes on
Difference between disguise and garb

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