dissimulate
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dis·sim·u·late
(dĭ-sĭm′yə-lāt′)v. dis·sim·u·lat·ed, dis·sim·u·lat·ing, dis·sim·u·lates
v.tr.
To conceal (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 dissimulāre, dissimulāt- : dis-, dis- + simulāre, to simulate; see simulate.]
dis·sim′u·la′tion n.
dis·sim′u·la′tive adj.
dis·sim′u·la′tor n.
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dissimulate
(dɪˈsɪmjʊˌleɪt)vb
to conceal (one's real feelings) by pretence
disˌsimuˈlation n
disˈsimulative adj
disˈsimuˌlator n
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dis•sim•u•late
(dɪˈsɪm yəˌleɪt)v. -lat•ed, -lat•ing. v.t.
1. to disguise or conceal under a false appearance.
v.i. 2. to conceal one's true motives, thoughts, etc., by some pretense.
dis•sim`u•la′tion, n.
dis•sim′u•la`tive, adj.
dis•sim′u•la`tor, n.
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dissimulate
Past participle: dissimulated
Gerund: dissimulating
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Verb | 1. | dissimulate - hide (feelings) from other people |
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dissimulate
verbTo change or modify so as to prevent recognition of the true identity or character of:
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