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guise
1[ gahyz ]
noun
- general external appearance; aspect; semblance:
an old principle in a new guise.
Synonyms: ,
- assumed appearance or mere semblance:
under the guise of friendship.
- style of dress:
in the guise of a shepherd.
- Archaic. manner; mode.
verb (used with object)
- to dress; attire:
children guised as cowboys.
verb (used without object)
- Scot. and North England. to appear or go in disguise.
Guise
2[ geez ]
noun
- Fran·çois de Lor·raine [f, r, ah, n, -, swa, d, uh, law-, ren], 2nd Duc de, 1519–63, French general and statesman.
- his son Hen·ri I de Lorraine [ah, n, -, ree], Duc de, 1550–88, French general and leader of opposition to the Huguenots.
guise
/ ɡɪ /
noun
- semblance or pretence
under the guise of friendship
- external appearance in general
- archaic.manner or style of dress
- obsolete.customary behaviour or manner
verb
- dialect.to disguise or be disguised in fancy dress
- archaic.tr to dress or dress up
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of guise1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
"Promoting sectarianism, glorifying violence and spreading division under the guise of "art" is still hate," the Belfast East MP said in a post on X.
As a human rights attorney, I’ve seen some of the worst conduct by government employees, military officials, and private contractors – often done under the weighty guise of protecting the country from mythical ticking time bombs.
"Under the guise of protecting public order, it is used to punish anti-war views, criticism of authorities, and the dissemination of information - including truthful information - if it contradicts the official narrative," the lawyers argued.
The letter targeted specific programs at the university for special scrutiny, under the guise of fighting antisemitism.
At that point, we weren’t official, so we, as implausible at it seemed, continued the trip under the guise of friendship.
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