verb
- to hide one’s true feelings, thoughts, or intentions; to pretend or act deceptively
Usage: formal
Examples
- The diplomat learned to dissimulate his anger during tense negotiations.
- She tried to dissimulate her disappointment when she didn’t get the promotion.
- Politicians often dissimulate their true positions on controversial issues.
- He dissimulated his fear with a confident smile.
- The spy was trained to dissimulate emotions that might compromise the mission.
- Rather than dissimulate her concerns, she decided to speak honestly.