Conceal vs. Disguise — What's the Difference?

To keep from being observed or discovered; hide. ]

A disguise can be anything which conceals or changes a person's physical appearance, including a wig, glasses, makeup, fake moustache, costume or other items. Camouflage is a type of disguise for people, animals and objects.

(transitive) To hide something from view or from public knowledge, to try to keep something secret.

To modify the manner or appearance of (a person, for example) in order to prevent recognition

To hide or withdraw from observation; to cover; to cover or keep from sight; to prevent the discovery of; to withhold knowledge of.

To make indistinct or difficult to perceive

Prevent from being seen or discovered;

To conceal or obscure by dissemblance or false show; misrepresent

Hold back; keep from being perceived by others;

Clothes or accessories worn to conceal one's true identity.

Appearance that misrepresents the true character of something

A pretense or misrepresentation

Material (such as clothing, makeup, a wig) used to alter one’s visual appearance in order to hide one's identity or assume another.

(figuratively) The appearance of something on the outside which masks what’s beneath.

The act or state of disguising, notably as a ploy.

(archaic) A change of behaviour resulting from intoxication, drunkenness.

(transitive) To change the appearance of (a person or thing) so as to hide, or to assume an identity.

To transform or disfigure, to change the appearance of in general.

(transitive) To avoid giving away or revealing (something secret); to hide by a false appearance.

To dress in newfangled or showy clothing, to deck out in new fashions.

To dissemble, to talk or act falsely while concealing one’s thoughts.

To affect or change by liquor; to intoxicate.

To change the guise or appearance of; especially, to conceal by an unusual dress, or one intended to mislead or deceive.

To hide by a counterfeit appearance; to cloak by a false show; to mask; as, to disguise anger; to disguise one's sentiments, character, or intentions.

To affect or change by liquor; to intoxicate.

A dress or exterior put on for purposes of concealment or of deception; as, persons doing unlawful acts in disguise are subject to heavy penalties.

Artificial language or manner assumed for deception; false appearance; counterfeit semblance or show.

Change of manner by drink; intoxication.

A masque or masquerade.

An outward semblance that misrepresents the true nature of something;

Any attire that modifies the appearance in order to conceal the wearer's identity

The act of concealing the identity of something by modifying its appearance;

Make unrecognizable;