1. dissembling - noun
· pretending with intention to deceive
Synonym(s): pretense, pretence, feigning
Hypernym(s): misrepresentation, deceit, deception
2. dissembling - noun
· the act of deceiving
Synonym(s): deception, deceit, dissimulation
Hypernym(s): falsification, misrepresentation
3. dissemble - verb
· make believe with the intent to deceive; "He feigned that he was ill"; "He shammed a headache"
Synonym(s): feign, sham, pretend, affect
Hypernym(s): misrepresent, belie
4. dissemble - verb
· hide under a false appearance; "He masked his disappointment"
5. dissemble - verb
· behave unnaturally or affectedly; "She's just acting"
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