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hide vs disguise

disguise vs hide

hide and disguise both are nouns.

hide and disguise both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hide Yes No Yes No
disguise Yes No Yes No
As verbs, disguise is a hyponym of hide; that is, disguise is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than hide:
  • hide: prevent from being seen or discovered
  • disguise: make unrecognizable
hide (noun) disguise (noun)
body covering of a living animal the act of concealing the identity of something by modifying its appearance
the dressed skin of an animal (especially a large animal) any attire that modifies the appearance in order to conceal the wearer's identity
an outward semblance that misrepresents the true nature of something
hide (verb) disguise (verb)
make undecipherable or imperceptible by obscuring or concealing make unrecognizable
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 hide and disguise

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