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disguise vs semblance

semblance vs disguise

disguise and semblance both are nouns.

disguise is a verb but semblance is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
disguise Yes No Yes No
semblance Yes No No No
As nouns, semblance is a hypernym of disguise; that is, semblance is a word with a broader meaning than disguise:
  • disguise: an outward semblance that misrepresents the true nature of something
  • semblance: an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading
Other hypernyms of disguise include color, colour, gloss.
disguise (noun) semblance (noun)
the act of concealing the identity of something by modifying its appearance picture consisting of a graphic image of a person or thing
any attire that modifies the appearance in order to conceal the wearer's identity an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading
an outward semblance that misrepresents the true nature of something an erroneous mental representation
disguise (verb) semblance (verb)
make unrecognizable
Difference between disguise and semblance

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