dissimulate — to hide or disguise one's true thoughts, feelings, or character; to pretend
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to hide or disguise one's true thoughts, feelings, or character; to pretend
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈsɪmjəˌleɪt/
Example Sentences
- The spy had to dissimulate his fear when surrounded by enemy agents.
- My cat thinks it can dissimulate its guilt after knocking over the plant, but the dirt on its paws gives it away.
- Politicians often dissimulate their true positions until after the election.
dissimulate
VERB[/dɪˈsɪmjəˌleɪt/]
to hide or disguise one's true thoughts, feelings, or character; to pretend
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin dissimulare, meaning 'to make unlike' or 'to disguise.' The word evolved to mean 'to conceal one's true feelings or intentions,' reflecting the courtly practice of hiding emotions in medieval times.
Breakdown
dis- (apart/away) + simul- (same/like) + -ate (verb suffix)
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📝Examples
“The spy had to dissimulate his fear when surrounded by enemy agents.”
“My cat thinks it can dissimulate its guilt after knocking over the plant, but the dirt on its paws gives it away.”
“Politicians often dissimulate their true positions until after the election.”
“He tried to dissimulate his excitement about the surprise party, but his huge grin betrayed him.”
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