dissemble (Meaning)
dissemble (v)
make believe with the intent to deceive
hide under a false appearance
behave unnaturally or affectedly
dissemble (v. t.)
To hide under a false semblance or seeming; to feign (something) not to be what it really is; to put an untrue appearance upon; to disguise; to mask.
To put on the semblance of; to make pretense of; to simulate; to feign.
dissemble (v. i.)
To conceal the real fact, motives, /tention, or sentiments, under some pretense; to assume a false appearance; to act the hypocrite.
Synonyms & Antonyms of dissemble
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dissemble Sentence Examples
- The politician's dissembled honesty was evident in his carefully crafted statements.
- Although he knew he didn't, the used car salesman dissembled about fixing the problems with the vehicle.
- Their dissembled affections for each other were apparent to their friends, who knew they were not truly in love.
- In a desperate attempt to avoid punishment, the child dissembled about breaking the expensive vase.
- Despite her dissembled calmness, she couldn't hide the anxiety bubbling inside her.
- The spy tried to dissemble his true identity by assuming various disguises and accents.
- Although the dissembled door appeared to be solid wood, it was actually made of lightweight fiberglass.
- The actor's dissembled emotions on stage were so convincing that the audience was deeply moved.
- She dissembled her true feelings, pretending to be indifferent when she was actually heartbroken.
- The couple's dissembled happiness fooled everyone into thinking their relationship was perfect.
FAQs About the word dissemble
make believe with the intent to deceive, hide under a false appearance, behave unnaturally or affectedlyTo hide under a false semblance or seeming; to feign (so
pretend, simulate, assume, pass (for), bluff, put on, make believe, counterfeit, affect, conceal
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The politician's dissembled honesty was evident in his carefully crafted statements.
Although he knew he didn't, the used car salesman dissembled about fixing the problems with the vehicle.
Their dissembled affections for each other were apparent to their friends, who knew they were not truly in love.
In a desperate attempt to avoid punishment, the child dissembled about breaking the expensive vase.
