What does dissemblance mean?
Dissemblance means (countable) An act of dissembling..
Dissemblance
/dɪˈsɛmbləns/ · noun
Meaning
(countable) An act of dissembling..
Definitions by Sense
- (countable) An act of dissembling.
- (uncountable) Dissembling, as a kind of behavior; dissembling, generally.
- (countable) Dissimilarity, unlikeness.
Example Sentences
Such dissemblance, at any rate, is not a temptation at this exhibition.
With Mae West, coquettish dissemblance was out; womanly seductiveness was in.
As this latter animal [the sperm whale] is quite one-third head, he has no very great dissemblance to the alligator in this particular.
Moreover, at any season there is a difference between down grass and mountain grass, between sea grass and valley grass, between moor grass and wood grass. It may be slight, and not in kind but only in shadowy dissemblances of texture and hue.
Synonyms for dissemblance
Antonyms for dissemblance
Related Words
Word Forms
- dissemblances
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for dissemblance?
Common synonyms include concealment, dissimulation, indirectness, difference.
What is the opposite of dissemblance?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use dissemblance in a sentence?
Such dissemblance, at any rate, is not a temptation at this exhibition.
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