1. to hide one’s true feelings, thoughts, or intentions; to pretend or act deceptively
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘dissemble’

Examples

• She dissembles her anger behind a polite smile.
• The politician dissembles when asked about his voting record.
• He dissembles his true motives for helping.
• The witness dissembles during cross-examination.
• She never dissembles her opinions about the project.
• The spy dissembles his identity to avoid detection.