Definition

To hide one's true feelings or intentions by pretending to be something else.

Example

She tried to dissimulate her true emotions during the meeting.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I noticed he tends to dissimulate his true feelings around others.

Yeah, some people just don't want to show their vulnerability.

It's interesting how we all wear masks sometimes to fit in.

Totally! It makes you wonder what everyone is really thinking.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dissimulate → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart or away) and "simulare" (meaning to simulate or pretend). The word describes the act of pretending or concealing one's true feelings or intentions, effectively putting on a false front.

Memory Tip

Think of 'putting on a false front' by 'pretending' ('simulare') to be something different while keeping your true self 'apart' ('dis-').

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