guise

noun
UK: /ɡaɪz/
US: /ɡaɪz/

  1. The way someone or something appears, often in a way that hides the truth.

    1. He came to the door in the guise of a police officer.
    2. Under the guise of friendship, he betrayed their trust using personal information.

  2. An external appearance, cover, mask, or pretense.

    1. She presented her argument under the guise of concern.
    2. The self-proclaimed expert presented unverified claims under the guise of scientific rigor.

Synonyms

appearance cover disguise pretense cloak semblance mask
guise transitive-verb

  1. To dress or appear in a particular way, often to deceive.

    1. He guised himself as a delivery man to enter the building.
    2. The spy guised himself as a tourist, blending seamlessly into the surrounding crowd.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "guise" in English means: The way someone or something appears, often in a way that hides the truth., An external appearance, cover, mask, or pretense..

The phonetic transcription of "guise" is /ɡaɪz/ in British English and /ɡaɪz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "guise": appearance, cover, disguise, pretense, cloak, semblance, mask.

Example usage of "guise": "He came to the door in the guise of a police officer.". More examples on the page.