dissimulate

[US]/dɪsˈɪmjʊleɪt/
[UK]/dɪsˈɪmjʊleɪt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to conceal one's thoughts, feelings, or character
vt.to disguise or pretend
Word Forms
Present Participledissimulating
Third Person Singulardissimulates
Past Tensedissimulated
Past Participledissimulated

Phrases & Collocations

dissimulate emotions

dissimulate intentions

dissimulate feelings

dissimulate facts

dissimulate actions

dissimulate identity

dissimulate motives

dissimulate knowledge

dissimulate truth

dissimulate reality

Example Sentences

she tried to dissimulate her true feelings during the meeting.

he can dissimulate his emotions very well.

it's difficult to dissimulate when you're under pressure.

she dissimulated her intentions to avoid confrontation.

he was able to dissimulate his nervousness before the performance.

many politicians dissimulate their true agendas.

she dissimulated her surprise when she received the news.

he often dissimulates to keep his personal life private.

to dissimulate is sometimes necessary in social situations.

she learned to dissimulate her discomfort in public.

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