CAMOUFLAGE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for CAMOUFLAGE?

Need another word that means the same as “camouflage”? Find 27 synonyms and 30 related words for “camouflage” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Camouflage” are: disguise, camo, concealment, facade, front, false front, smokescreen, cover-up, mask, cloak, blind, screen, masquerade, dissimulation, pretence, hide, conceal, keep hidden, veil, cover, cover up, obscure, shroud

Camouflage as a Noun

Definitions of "Camouflage" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “camouflage” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• The natural colouring or form of an animal which enables it to blend in with its surroundings.
• Clothing or materials used as camouflage.
• Fabric dyed with splotches of green and brown and black and tan; intended to make the wearer of a garment made of this fabric hard to distinguish from the background.
• The act of concealing the identity of something by modifying its appearance.
• Device or stratagem for concealment or deceit.
• Actions or devices intended to disguise or mislead.
• An outward semblance that misrepresents the true nature of something.
• The disguising of military personnel, equipment, and installations by painting or covering them to make them blend in with their surroundings.

Synonyms of "Camouflage" as a noun (15 Words)

blind	Something intended to misrepresent the true nature of an activity. He spent hours reading to the blind.
camo	Fabric dyed with splotches of green and brown and black and tan; intended to make the wearer of a garment made of this fabric hard to distinguish from the background. A camo jacket.
cloak	A cloakroom. Ground floor accommodation comprises hall cloaks lounge kitchen.
concealment	The condition of being concealed or hidden. The deliberate concealment of material facts.
cover-up	Concealment that attempts to prevent something scandalous from becoming public.
disguise	The concealing of one’s true intentions or feelings. The children looked at her without disguise.
dissimulation	A flock of small birds. His audience consisted of a dissimulation of birds.
facade	A showy misrepresentation intended to conceal something unpleasant. Her flawless public facade masked private despair.
false front	A group of people with a common ideology who try together to achieve certain general goals.
front	The part of a garment covering a person s front. There was some good news on the jobs front.
mask	A party of guests wearing costumes and masks. This exfoliating mask helps clear your pores and leaves your skin feeling soft and healthy.
masquerade	A costume worn as a disguise at a masquerade party. I doubt he could have kept up the masquerade for long.
pretence	An attempt to make something that is not the case appear true. They have finally abandoned their secrecy and pretence.
screen	The data or images displayed on a computer screen. A branch whipped across the screen and tore off one of the wipers.
smokescreen	A cloud of smoke created to conceal military operations. Troops laid down a smokescreen to cover the rescue of the victims.

Usage Examples of "Camouflage" as a noun

• Figures dressed in army camouflage.
• Much of my apparent indifference was merely protective camouflage.
• The whiteness of polar bears provides camouflage.
• On the trenches were pieces of turf which served for camouflage.

Camouflage as a Verb

Definitions of "Camouflage" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “camouflage” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Conceal the existence of (something undesirable.
• Disguise by camouflaging; exploit the natural surroundings to disguise something.
• Hide or disguise the presence of (a person, animal, or object) by means of camouflage.

Synonyms of "Camouflage" as a verb (12 Words)

cloak	Cover with or as if with a cloak. They sat cloaked and hooded.
conceal	Hold back; keep from being perceived by others. A line of sand dunes concealed the distant sea.
cover	Form a cover over. The President covered the fact that he bugged the offices in the White House.
cover up	Maintain a check on; especially by patrolling.
disguise	Make (something) unrecognizable by altering its appearance, sound, taste, or smell. Does holding a handkerchief over the mouthpiece really disguise your voice.
hide	Conceal oneself. Herbert could hardly hide his dislike.
keep hidden	Have as a supply.
mask	Put a mask on or cover with a mask. Mask the meat.
obscure	Make obscure or unclear. The debate has become obscured by conflicting ideological perspectives.
screen	Conceal protect or shelter someone or something with a screen or something forming a screen. An area had been screened off as a waiting room.
shroud	Cover as if with a shroud. Shroud the corpses.
veil	Cover with a veil. The development of these technologies has been veiled in secrecy.

Usage Examples of "Camouflage" as a verb

• The caravan was camouflaged with netting and branches from trees.
• The troops camouflaged themselves before they went into enemy territory.
• Grievances should be discussed, not camouflaged.

Associations of "Camouflage" (30 Words)

bit	The cutting part of a drill usually pointed and threaded and is replaceable in a brace or bitstock or drill press. Working in a foreign country took quite a bit of getting used to.
cape	In bullfighting taunt the bull by flourishing a cape. The hair on a cape for the taxidermist can spoil in warm weather.
comparatively	To a moderate degree as compared to something else; relatively. Inflation was comparatively low.
conceal	Not allow to be seen; hide. A line of sand dunes concealed the distant sea.
cover	A false identity and background especially one created for an undercover agent. This should cover everyone in the group.
dainty	Affectedly dainty or refined. A dainty lace handkerchief.
disguise	Any attire that modifies the appearance in order to conceal the wearer’s identity. His voice was heavy with barely disguised emotion.
duplicate	Make a duplicate or duplicates of. The normal amount of DNA has been duplicated thousands of times.
fairly	To a moderately sufficient extent or degree. Deal fairly with one another.
harbor	A place of refuge and comfort and security. She is harboring a grudge against him.
hide	Make undecipherable or imperceptible by obscuring or concealing. Hide the money.
makeup	Cosmetics applied to the face to improve or change your appearance. He missed the test and had to take a makeup.
mask	Put a mask on or cover with a mask. The poplars masked a factory.
mimicry	The close external resemblance of an animal or plant (or part of one) to another animal, plant, or inanimate object. A playful mimicry of the techniques of realist writers.
moderately	To a moderately sufficient extent or degree. The event was moderately successful.
overdo	Exhaust oneself by overwork or overexertion. I d simply overdone it in the gym.
partially	To some extent; in some degree; not wholly. The work partially fulfills the function of a historical memoir.
partly	In part; in some degree; not wholly. The result is partly a matter of skill and partly of chance.
possibly	By chance. Be as noisy as you possibly can.
preferably	Ideally; if possible. He would like a place of his own preferably outside the town.
pretty	Make pretty or attractive. Pretty big.
rather	On the contrary. She seemed indifferent rather than angry.
ravishing	Delightful; entrancing. A ravishing blonde.
reasonably	By sensible standards of judgement; justifiably. The shoes are priced reasonably.
resemble	Appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to. Some people resemble their dogs.
slightly	To a small degree or extent. A slightly built girl.
some	To some extent quite a lot. We did not meet again for some years.
somewhat	To a small degree or extent. His arguments were somewhat self contradictory.
subterfuge	Deceit used in order to achieve one’s goal. I hated all the subterfuges I hated lying to you.
veil	Cover with a veil. She veiled her face.