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Dissembled: meaning, definitions and examples

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dissembled

 

[ dษชหˆsษ›m.bษ™l ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

deception

To dissemble means to conceal one's true motives, feelings, or beliefs under a faรงade. It is often associated with deceit or misrepresentation. This word can imply a deliberate intention to mislead or create a false impression. When someone dissembles, they may be trying to manipulate a situation or the perceptions of others. Dissembling can usually involve a level of sophistication in the act of deception.

Synonyms

disguise, feign, mask, pretend

Examples of usage

  • He dissembled his feelings of anger.
  • She dissembled her true intentions during the negotiation.
  • Even though he dissembled, his body language gave him away.

Translations

Translations of the word "dissembled" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น disfarรงado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค›เคฟเคชเคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช versteckt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tersembunyi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะธั…ะพะฒะฐะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ukryty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้š ใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dissimulรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ escondido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gizli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ˆจ๊ฒจ์ง„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฎููŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ skrytรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ skrytรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้š่—็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ skrit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ faliรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐัั‹ั€ั‹ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ›แƒแƒšแƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gizli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ escondido

Etymology

The word 'dissemble' originates from the Latin term 'dissimulare', which means 'to feign or disguise'. This is a combination of the prefix 'dis-' (indicating negation) and 'simulare' (to simulate or pretend). The word made its way into Middle English through the Old French 'dessembler'. Over time, its meaning has evolved to emphasize the act of hiding one's true intentions or feelings, making it a staple in discussions of character and morality. The historical context of the word often refers to a moral or ethical dilemma, where an individual may choose to dissemble to achieve a desirable outcome or to avoid confrontation. This history illustrates the complex nature of human interactions where truth and deception frequently coexist.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,477 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.