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disguise vs hide

hide vs disguise

disguise and hide both are nouns.

disguise and hide both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
disguise Yes No Yes No
hide Yes No Yes No
As verbs, hide is a hypernym of disguise; that is, hide is a word with a broader meaning than disguise:
  • disguise: make unrecognizable
  • hide: prevent from being seen or discovered
Other hypernyms of disguise include conceal.
disguise (noun) hide (noun)
the act of concealing the identity of something by modifying its appearance body covering of a living animal
any attire that modifies the appearance in order to conceal the wearer's identity the dressed skin of an animal (especially a large animal)
an outward semblance that misrepresents the true nature of something
disguise (verb) hide (verb)
make unrecognizable make undecipherable or imperceptible by obscuring or concealing
cover as if with a shroud
prevent from being seen or discovered
be or go into hiding; keep out of sight, as for protection and safety
Difference between disguise and hide

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