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guise Synonyms
Another word for guise
Choosing another word for guise depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
An external form, appearance, or manner of presentation, typically concealing the true nature of something.
Usage Example
"The company collected personal data under the disguise of a customer satisfaction survey."
Strongest
disguise
Strong
facade
pretense
semblance
front
veneer
mask
pretext
appearance
form
• noun (Context 2)
A particular style of dress or attire (archaic or literary).
Usage Example
"The traveling actors appeared in the garb of medieval pilgrims."
Strongest
garb
Strong
attire
costume
raiment
dress
habit
Opposites of guise
The opposite of guise shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
reality
truth
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Guise. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/guise