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disguise vs masquerade costume

masquerade costume vs disguise

disguise and masquerade costume both are nouns.

disguise is a verb but masquerade costume is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
disguise Yes No Yes No
masquerade costume Yes No No No
As nouns, masquerade costume is a hyponym of disguise; that is, masquerade costume is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than disguise:
  • disguise: any attire that modifies the appearance in order to conceal the wearer's identity
  • masquerade costume: a costume worn as a disguise at a masquerade party
Other hyponyms of disguise include fancy dress, masquerade, mask.
disguise (noun) masquerade costume (noun)
the act of concealing the identity of something by modifying its appearance a costume worn as a disguise at a masquerade party
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) masquerade costume (verb)
make unrecognizable
Difference between disguise and masquerade costume

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