First Known Use: 15th century
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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
1
: to hide under a false appearance
2
: 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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Origin of DISSEMBLE
Middle English dissymblen, alteration of dissimulen, from Middle French dissimuler, from Latin dissimulare — more at dissimulate
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