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to dissemble
01
to conceal one's true emotions, beliefs, or intentions
Transitive: to dissemble one's emotions or beliefs
Examples
She tried to dissemble her disappointment with a forced smile.
1.1
(of intentions, emotions, beliefs, etc.) to be hidden
Intransitive
Examples
His true feelings of frustration dissembled behind a calm expression.
02
to pretend or give a false appearance of something
Transitive: to dissemble sth
Examples
She dissembled indifference, even though she was deeply concerned.
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