Definition of Dissemble
Dissemble
dis·sem·ble
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to hide your true feelings, motives, or nature;
e.g. She had to dissemble her involvement with the case and the pain the suspect had caused, if she was going to get him to talk freely with her.
(verb)
to put on or assume a false appearance; to pretend;
e.g. She smiled lightly, dissembling her sadness.
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