dissimulate

(di sim′yo̵̅o̅ lāt′)

transitive verb, intransitive verb dissimulated, dissimulating

to hide (one's feelings, motives, etc.) by pretense; dissemble

Origin: ME dissimulaten < pp. of L dissimulare: see dis- & simulate

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verb dis·sim·u·lat·ed, dis·sim·u·lat·ing, dis·sim·u·lates

verb, transitive

To disguise (one's intentions, for example) under a feigned appearance. See Synonyms at disguise.

verb, intransitive

To conceal one's true feelings or intentions.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English dissimulaten

Origin: , from Latin dissimulāre, dissimulāt-

Origin: : dis-, dis-

Origin: + simulāre, to simulate; see simulate

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