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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

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."

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