dissemble

• Verbe signifiant cacher ses véritables motifs, sentiments ou convictions sous une apparence trompeuse ; masquer ou faire semblant.

A verb meaning to conceal one's true motives, feelings, or beliefs under a pretense; to disguise or dissimulate.

1. Conceal true feelingsC1formal

   To hide or disguise one's true thoughts, feelings, or intentions.

   Dissimuler ses sentiments

   • He dissembled his disappointment with a forced smile.
   • She dissembled her anger during the negotiation.
   • Politicians often dissemble their true motives.

   Synonymescamouflagecloakcounterfeitdisguisedissimulatefeignmaskpretendshamveil

   Antonymesacknowledgeconfessdiscloseownreveal

2. Pretend or feignC1formal

   To pretend to have a certain feeling or state; to simulate.

   feindre

   • The spy dissembled ignorance of the plan.
   • He dissembled a calm demeanor despite the chaos.
   • She dissembled interest in the boring lecture.

   Synonymesaffectcounterfeitdisguisedissimulatefeignmaskpretendshamsimulate

   Antonymesconfessdiscloseexposereveal