yəˌleɪt verb (used with object)
1.
to disguise or conceal under a false appearance; dissemble: to dissimulate one's true feelings about a rival.
verb (used without object)
2.
to conceal one's true motives, thoughts, etc., by some pretense; speak or act hypocritically.
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dissimulate (dɪˈsɪmjʊˌleɪt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| to conceal (one's real feelings) by pretence | |
| dissimu'lation | |
| —n | |
| dis'simulative | |
| —adj | |
| dis'simulator | |
| —n | |
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