Pronunciation: /dɪˌsɪm.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/
noun the act of deceiving or concealing one's true feelings or motives
A1 She was not good at dissimulation and always wore her emotions on her sleeve.
A2 The detective saw through the criminal's dissimulation and uncovered the truth.
B1 His constant dissimulation made it hard for others to trust him.
B2 The politician's skillful dissimulation allowed him to manipulate public opinion.
C1 The actor's mastery of dissimulation made his performances truly captivating.
C2 The spy's ability to maintain his dissimulation under pressure was remarkable.
adjective dissimulative (relating to or characterized by dissimulation)
A1 She was known for her dissimulation, always hiding her true feelings behind a smile.
A2 The dissimulation of his intentions made it hard to trust him.
B1 The politician's dissimulation during the debate was evident to the audience.
B2 Her dissimulation was so convincing that even her closest friends didn't suspect her true motives.
C1 The spy's dissimulation skills were unmatched, allowing him to blend in seamlessly with the enemy.
C2 The master of dissimulation, he could deceive even the most experienced interrogators.
formal The politician's dissimulation was evident when he claimed to support the bill, but voted against it.
informal She saw through his dissimulation and knew he was lying about his whereabouts.
slang His dissimulation was so obvious, it was like he was trying to pull a fast one on us.
figurative The mask of dissimulation he wore to hide his true feelings eventually cracked, revealing his inner turmoil.
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