Dissemble (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

verb (used with object), dis·sem·bled, dis·sem·bling.
  1. to give a false or misleading appearance to; conceal the truth or real nature of: to dissemble one's incompetence in business.
  2. to put on the appearance of; feign: to dissemble innocence.
  3. to let pass unnoticed; ignore.
verb (used without object), dis·sem·bled, dis·sem·bling.
  1. to conceal one's true motives, thoughts, etc., by some pretense; speak or act hypocritically.
verb
  1. to conceal (one's real motives, emotions, etc) by pretence
  2. to pretend; simulate
  3. to ignore
Dissemble (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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