dissimulate

• Verbe signifiant cacher ou masquer ses véritables sentiments, pensées ou intentions sous une apparence trompeuse, souvent pour tromper ou éviter d'être découvert.

A verb meaning to conceal or disguise one's true feelings, thoughts, or intentions under a pretense.

1. Conceal or disguiseC2formal

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

   Dissimuler

   • He tried to dissimulate his disappointment with a smile.
   • Politicians often dissimulate their true motives during campaigns.
   • She dissimulated her anxiety behind a calm demeanor.

   Synonymesaffectcamouflageconcealcover updisguisedissemblefeignmaskpretend

   Antonymesadmitdisclosedivulgeexposereveal