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Term: Dissemble

Definition:

Part of Speech: verb

Sense: To hide one's true feelings, thoughts, or intentions; to deceive or disguise

Sense: To put on a false appearance; to feign

Sense: To conceal one's true self or emotions

Sample Sentences:

1. She tried to dissemble her disappointment when she didn't receive the promotion.

2. The politician was known for dissembling his true motives with his eloquent speeches.

3. Despite the pain he was feeling, he tried to dissemble a smile.

Popular Usage:

Dissemble is commonly used in the context of deception, hiding one's true feelings, or pretending to be someone or something else.

Local Usage:

In some regions, dissemble is used colloquially to describe the act of putting on a front or faking something to avoid confrontation.

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