English dictionary

dissemble

/d/I/'s/E/mb/@/l/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

verb

make believe with the intent to deceive

verb.communication

Synonyms affect feign pretend sham

Source: WordNet 3.0
hide under a false appearance

verb.perception

Synonyms cloak mask

Source: WordNet 3.0
behave unnaturally or affectedly

verb.creation

Synonyms act pretend

Source: WordNet 3.0
To hide under a false semblance or seeming; to feign (something) not to be what it really is; to put an untrue appearance upon; to disguise; to mask.

verb

Source: webster1913
To conceal the real fact, motives, intention, or sentiments, under some pretense; to assume a false appearance; to act the hypocrite.

verb

Source: webster1913