verb
- to hide one’s true feelings, thoughts, or intentions; to pretend or act deceptively
Usage: formal
Examples
- The politician tried to dissemble his true position on the controversial issue.
- She dissembled her disappointment with a forced smile.
- He was skilled at dissembling, making it hard to know what he really thought.
- The witness appeared to dissemble when questioned about the incident.
- Rather than dissemble, she decided to be honest about her mistakes.
- The spy had to dissemble his identity to complete the mission.