Dissemble Meaning in English
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Definition
To hide your real feelings, thoughts, or motives; to pretend or give a false impression.
Usage & Nuances
"Dissemble" is formal and often used in written, academic, or literary settings. Commonly used about emotions, intentions, or the truth. Not the same as "disassemble" (take apart), and less common than "pretend" or "fake."
Spanish: fingir - disimularPortuguese (BR): dissimular - fingirPortuguese (PT): dissimular - fingirChinese (Simplified): 掩饰 - 假装Chinese (Traditional): 掩飾 - 假裝Hindi: छिपाना (भावना) - बहाना करनाArabic: يتصنع - يموّهBengali: গোপন করা - ছদ্মবেশ ধারণ করাRussian: скрывать (чувства) - притворятьсяJapanese: 偽る - 本心を隠すVietnamese: giả vờ - che giấu (cảm xúc, ý định)Korean: 위장하다 - 숨기다 (감정, 의도)Turkish: gizlemek - rol yapmakUrdu: چھپانا (احساسات/ارادے) - بہانہ بناناIndonesian: menyembunyikan (perasaan/niat) - berpura-pura
Example Sentences
She tried to dissemble her disappointment with a smile.
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It is wrong to dissemble your true feelings.
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Politicians sometimes dissemble when asked direct questions.
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He managed to dissemble his anger, but his eyes gave him away.
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Most people don't bother to dissemble—they just say what they think.
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She’s good at poker because she can dissemble so well.
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