verb
- conceals or disguises one’s true feelings, thoughts, or character; pretends
Usage: formal
Examples
- She dissimulates her anger behind a polite smile.
- The politician dissimulates his true intentions during the debate.
- He dissimulates confidence even when he feels uncertain.
- The spy dissimulates her identity to avoid detection.
- She dissimulates her disappointment to spare his feelings.
- The defendant dissimulates innocence despite overwhelming evidence.