under the guise of

phrase

: by saying or acting as if something is other than what it really is

She swindles people under the guise of friendship.

Examples of under the guise of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Multiple women told police that Weinberg lured them to his home, almost always under the guise of a photo shoot, before restraining and assaulting them. — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

The North Koreans will then trick victims to install the malware under the guise of completing a computer coding test or troubleshooting an error in an online video call. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026

In the lead-up to The Odyssey’s release, certain corners of the internet bellyached endlessly about the creative license Christopher Nolan exercised, much of it under the guise of historical accuracy. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026

Temi starts his surprise under the guise of visiting the venue to hear some great local musicians. — Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for under the guise of

• above
• foxglove
• hereof
• thereof
• whereof
• dove
• glove
• love
• shove
• hereinabove