camouflage
/ˈkæməflɑʒ/
verb
- To hide something by making it look like its surroundings.
- The soldiers camouflaged their tents with branches and leaves.
- The lizard camouflages itself against the tree bark.
- We camouflaged the birdhouse with green paint so it would blend into the garden.
- To hide or disguise something, such as feelings or facts.
- He camouflaged his fear by telling a joke.
- The report camouflaged the real problems with complicated numbers.
- She tried to camouflage her disappointment with a smile.
noun
- The way an animal or object blends in with its surroundings by using colors or patterns.
- The chameleon's camouflage helps it hide from predators.
- Many soldiers wear camouflage to avoid being seen in the forest.
- The butterfly's camouflage makes it look just like a dead leaf.
- Clothing or fabric with a pattern of irregular green, brown, and tan patches, used by military and hunters.
- He wore camouflage to blend in while hunting deer.
- Her backpack is covered in camouflage print.
- The store sells jackets in both solid colors and camouflage.
- Behavior or appearance that hides someone's true feelings or intentions.
- She used humor as camouflage to hide her nervousness.
- His cheerful attitude was just camouflage for his sadness.
- The company's friendly ads are camouflage for their high prices.