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dissimulate

Pronunciation: /dɪˈsɪmjʊleɪt/

Definition of dissimulate

verb

[with object]

conceal or disguise (one’s thoughts, feelings, or character):a country gentleman who dissimulates his wealth beneath ragged pullovers [no object]:now that they have power, they no longer need to dissimulate