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dissimulate

/dɪˈsɪmjʊleɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does dissimulate mean?

verb

To conceal one's true feelings or intentions, often by pretending to be something one is not. To disguise or conceal the true nature of something.

Example

"She tried to dissimulate her disappointment when she didn't get the job, but her friend noticed the look on her face."

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