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dissimulative

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dis·sim·u·late  (d-smy-lt)
v. dis·sim·u·lat·ed, dis·sim·u·lat·ing, dis·sim·u·lates
v.tr.
To disguise (one's intentions, for example) under a feigned appearance. See Synonyms at disguise.
v.intr.
To conceal one's true feelings or intentions.
[Middle English dissimulaten, from Latin dissimulre, dissimult- : dis-, dis- + simulre, to simulate; see simulate.]
dis·simu·lation n.
dis·simu·lative adj.
dis·simu·lator n.
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Adj.1.dissimulative - concealing under a false appearance with the intent to deceive; "dissimulative arts"
insincere - lacking sincerity; "a charming but thoroughly insincere woman"; "their praise was extravagant and insincere"


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