Dissemble

Definition of Dissemble

Dis`sem´ble

v. t.	1.	To hide under a false semblance or seeming; to feign (something) not to be what it really is; to put an untrue appearance upon; to disguise; to mask. [imp. & p. p. Dissembled; p. pr. & vb. n. Dissembling .] Dissemble all your griefs and discontents. - Shak. Perhaps it was right to dissemble your love, But - why did you kick me down stairs? - J. P. Kemble.
	2.	To put on the semblance of; to make pretense of; to simulate; to feign. He soon dissembled a sleep. - Tatler.
v. i.	1.	To conceal the real fact, motives, intention, or sentiments, under some pretense; to assume a false appearance; to act the hypocrite. He that hateth dissembleth with his lips. - Prov. xxvi. 24. He [an enemy] dissembles when he assumes an air of friendship. - C. J. Smith.

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