Dissemble
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dɪˈsɛmbəl/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Dissemble is a verb meaning (transitive) To disguise or conceal something.
Meaning
(transitive) To disguise or conceal something.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To feign, dissimulate.
- (transitive) To deliberately ignore something; to pretend not to notice.
- (intransitive) To falsely hide one's opinions or feelings.
Example Sentences
He soon dissembled a sleep.
Dissemble all your griefs and discontents.
Perhaps it was right to dissemble your love.
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Word Forms
- dissembles
- dissembling
- dissembled
Synonyms for dissemble
Depending on context, synonyms include disregard, brush off, discount, despise, ignore, misheed.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sham, feign, pretend, affect, mask, cloak.
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