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disguised

intermediateB1

/dɪsˈɡaɪzd/ · dis-guise-d

having one's identity concealed or hidden

Meanings

adjectiveformal

having one's identity concealed or hidden

اپنی شناخت چھپائی ہوئی

خفیہ

khafeea

Synonyms

hiddenconcealedmaskedچھپا ہواپوشیدہچھپنے والا

Antonyms

revealedexposedshownظاہرمحسوسکھلا

Common Collocations

  • disguised identity
  • disguised appearance
  • disguised intentions

Example Sentences

The detective was disguised in order to blend in with the suspects.

جانچنے والا خفیہ طور پر مختلف افراد میں گھل مل گیا تھا۔

Jaanchnay wala khafee tor par mukhtalif afraad mein ghul mil gaya tha.

He wore a wig and makeup to remain disguised at the party.

اس نے پارٹی میں خفیہ رہنے کے لیے وگ اور میک اپ پہن رکھا تھا۔

Us ne party mein khafee rehne ke liye wig aur makeup pehan rakha tha.

Disguised as a tourist, the spy gathered important information.

سیاح کے لباس میں خفیہ ایجنٹ نے اہم معلومات جمع کیں۔

Seyah ke libaas mein khafee agent ne ahem maloomat jama ki.

Easily Confused With

disguising:Disguised refers to having concealed identity, while disguising is the act of concealing one's identity.

Word Family

disguise
verbچھپانا
disguisable
adjectiveچھپانے کے قابل
disguise
nounلباس تبدیل کرنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a 'disguise' as a 'mask' that changes your appearance.

Picture a person wearing a costume to avoid recognition.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

تو چلے آؤ یوں بدلے ہوئے ہیں ، خفا بہت ہیں پردے میں چھپے ہوئے ہیں

Tu chale aao yun badle hue hain, khafa bohat hain parde mein chhupay hue hain

So come to me, we are changed this way, very upset, hidden within the veil.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

چھپکی ہوئی چڑیا کبھی نہ پھڑپھڑائے

Chupki hui chirya kabhi na pharpharaaye

A hidden bird never flutters.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old French "desguiser" — to disguise, to hide

First known use: 14th century

The word has evolved from the Old French term 'desguiser', which itself comes from 'dis-' meaning 'not' and 'guise' meaning 'appearance'. It emphasizes a change in appearance or identity.