1. making or becoming different or unlike; causing to lose similarity
Usage: present participle of dissimilate
2. concealing one’s true thoughts, feelings, or character; pretending
Usage: formal

Examples

• The researcher was dissimilating the data to highlight key differences between groups.
• She was dissimilating her true emotions during the difficult meeting.
• The process of dissimilating these similar compounds requires careful analysis.
• He was dissimilating his political views to avoid controversy.
• The teacher was dissimilating the concepts to help students understand the distinctions.
• The spy was skilled at dissimilating her real identity from her targets.