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dissembling

/dɪsˈzɛm.bəl/ verb · British & US
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What does dissembling mean?

verb

To conceal one's true feelings or intentions by pretending to be something one is not; to deceive by pretending to be friendly or helpful when one is not.

Example

"She was dissembling her true feelings about the new policy, but her colleagues were not fooled."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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