Dissembler: meaning, definitions and examples

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dissembler

 

[ dษชหˆsษชm.jสŠ.leษช.tษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

deceptive behavior

A dissimulator is a person who conceals their true motives, feelings, or beliefs, often by pretending to have different intentions. This term is typically used to describe someone who deliberately misleads others through a faรงade of honesty. Dissimulation can occur in various contexts, including personal relationships, business dealings, and political situations. The art of dissimulation is often linked to manipulation and deceit.

Synonyms

deceiver, fraud, hypocrite, pretender.

Examples of usage

  • He was a master dissimulator, hiding his true intentions behind a faรงade of kindness.
  • In politics, a disassembler can sway public opinion through misleading rhetoric.
  • Her dissimulation made it difficult for others to trust her.
  • Detecting a dissimulator requires keen observation and intuition.

Translations

Translations of the word "dissembler" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น dissimulador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค›เคฟเคชเคพเคจเฅ‡ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Heuchler

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penipu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปะธั†ะตะผั–ั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ hipokryta

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฝๅ–„่€…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dissimulรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ disimulador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท iki yรผzlรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์œ„์„ ์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู†ุงูู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pokrytec

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pokrytec

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไผชๅ–„่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ hinavec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ falskur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตะบั–ะถาฏะทะดั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒงแƒแƒšแƒ‘แƒ›แƒกแƒแƒฎแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ikiรผzlรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ disimulador

Etymology

The word 'dissembler' comes from the Latin 'dissimulare', which means 'to conceal, disguise, or conceal the truth'. The prefix 'dis-' indicates removal or negation, while 'simulare' refers to imitation or resemblance. Thus, 'dissimulare' literally translates to 'to hide the resemblance or truth'. The term entered the English language in the mid-16th century, reflecting a growing concern with morality and authenticity in personal and political interactions. Over time, the notion of duplicity and the notion of separateness from one's true self have led to a more nuanced understanding of the behavior associated with dissemblers, as they navigate complex social landscapes.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,819, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.