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dis·sem·ble

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l] Pronunciation Key verb, -bled, -bling.

–verb (used with object)

1.	to give a false or misleading appearance to; conceal the truth or real nature of: to dissemble one's incompetence in business.

2.	to put on the appearance of; feign: to dissemble innocence.

3.	Obsolete. to let pass unnoticed; ignore.

–verb (used without object)

4.	to conceal one's true motives, thoughts, etc., by some pretense; speak or act hypocritically.

[Origin: 1490–1500; alter. (by assoc. with obs. semble to resemble) of ME dissimulen < L dissimulāre. See dis-¹, simulate

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—Related forms

dis·sem·bler, noun

dis·sem·bling·ly, adverb

—Synonyms 1. mask, hide, camouflage, dissimulate.

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dis·sem·ble Audio Help   (dĭ-sěm'bəl) Pronunciation Key
v.   dis·sem·bled, dis·sem·bling, dis·sem·bles

v.   tr.

To disguise or conceal behind a false appearance. See Synonyms at disguise.
To make a false show of; feign.

v. intr.
To disguise or conceal one's real nature, motives, or feelings behind a false appearance.

[Middle English dissemblen, from Old French dessembler, to be different : des-, dis- + sembler, to appear, seem; see semblable.]

dis·sem'blance n., dis·sem'bler n., dis·sem'bling·ly adv.

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