Guise ( noun , noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Guise ( noun )

An external appearance or manner that is assumed in order to deceive or conceal one's true nature.

Origin:

From the middle english word "guis", meaning appearance or manner.

Examples:

  1. He was working undercover in the guise of a businessman.
  2. She was wearing a disguise to conceal her identity.
  3. He was acting in the guise of a friendly customer, but his true intentions were nefarious.
  4. The spy used many different guises to blend in with the crowd.
  5. The criminal was finally caught while in disguise.

(As a noun)

Guise ( noun )

An external appearance or manner that is assumed in order to deceive or conceal one's true nature.

Origin:

From the middle english word "guis", meaning appearance or manner.

Examples:

  1. He was working undercover in the guise of a businessman.
  2. She was wearing a disguise to conceal her identity.
  3. He was acting in the guise of a friendly customer, but his true intentions were nefarious.
  4. The spy used many different guises to blend in with the crowd.
  5. The criminal was finally caught while in disguise.

(As a verb)

Guise ( verb )

An external appearance or manner that is assumed in order to deceive or conceal one's true nature.

Origin:

From the middle english word "guis", meaning appearance or manner.

Examples:

  1. He was working undercover in the guise of a businessman.
  2. She was wearing a disguise to conceal her identity.
  3. He was acting in the guise of a friendly customer, but his true intentions were nefarious.
  4. The spy used many different guises to blend in with the crowd.
  5. The criminal was finally caught while in disguise.
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