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dissemble

verb dis·sem·ble \di-ˈsem-bəl\

: to hide your true feelings, opinions, etc.

dis·sem·bleddis·sem·bling \-b(ə-)liŋ\

Full Definition of DISSEMBLE

transitive verb

: to hide under a false appearance

: to put on the appearance of : simulate

intransitive verb

: to put on a false appearance : conceal facts, intentions, or feelings under some pretense

— dis·sem·bler \-b(ə-)lər\ noun

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Middle English dissymblen, alteration of dissimulen, from Middle French dissimuler, from Latin dissimulare — more at dissimulate

First Known Use: 15th century

Synonyms: act, affect, assume, bluff, counterfeit, feign, fake, pass (for), pretend, profess, put on, sham, simulate

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