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to dissemble

 

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to dissemble

Part of Speech: verb

Sense 1: to conceal or disguise one's true feelings, motives, or intentions

Example sentence: She tried to dissemble her disappointment when she didn't get the promotion.

Sense 2: to put on a false appearance; pretend

Example sentence: He dissembled his fear and confidently walked into the haunted house.

Sense 3: to hide under false pretenses

Example sentence: The thief dissembled himself as a delivery person to gain access to the building.

Sense 4: to distort or conceal the true nature of something

Example sentence: The advertising campaign used clever techniques to dissemble the negative aspects of the product.

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