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Another word for dissemble

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Verb

  1. To change or modify so as to prevent recognition of the true identity or character of

    See also:

    show

  2. To behave affectedly or insincerely or take on a false or misleading appearance of

    See also:

    true

    honest

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Another word for dissemble

Verb

  1. To disguise

    See also:

    hide

    disguise

  2. To behave hypocritically

    See also:

    pretend

    lie

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Sentence Examples

  • I will not dissemble the first emotions of joy on the recovery of my freedom, and, perhaps, the establishment of my fame.

  • If you decide to return the machine, you must dissemble it yourself and pay for shipping charges.

  • Simon on coming back thought it better to dissemble, and, pretending friendship for Dositheus, accepted the second place.

  • They did not falter, they did not dissemble, they did not temporize.

  • All ignorant we dared to own The joys we now dissemble; The greenfinch on the apple bough Could make my enemies tremble.

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