Dissimulate

Word DISSIMULATE
Character 11
Hyphenation dis sim u late
Pronunciations /-jə-/

Definitions and meanings of "Dissimulate"

What do we mean by dissimulate?

To conceal (one's intentions, for example) under a feigned appearance. synonym: disguise. intransitive verb

To conceal one's true feelings or intentions. intransitive verb

To simulate the contrary of; cause to appear different from the reality.

Synonyms Simulate, Disguise, etc. See dissemble.

To practise dissimulation; make pretense; feign.

Dissembling; feigning.

To dissemble; to feign; to pretend. intransitive verb

Feigning; simulating; pretending. adjective

To practise deception by concealment or omission or by feigning a false appearance. verb

To hide or disguise by adopting a false appearance. verb

To connive at; to wink at; to pretend not to notice. verb

Hide (feelings) from other people verb

To practise deception by concealment or omission, or by feigning a false appearance.

To disguise or hide by adopting a false appearance.

To connive at; to wink at; to pretend not to notice.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Dissimulate

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The word "dissimulate" in example sentences

Gaddis also explained why diplomats must dissimulate and are therefore not only frustrating to historians but misunderstood by all sides in politics: ❋ Jim Sleeper (2011)

It allows that it is permissible "to dissimulate" or not tell the truth to pagans, non-Muslims and even backsliding or apostating Muslims this of course depends upon who makes the judgement about who is doing the "backsliding" or "apostasy". ❋ Robert Eisenman (2011)

We have not the strength with which to fight this man; we must dissimulate, and win, if win we can, by craft. ❋ Unknown (2010)

It allows that it is permissible "to dissimulate" or not tell the truth to pagans, non-Muslims and even backsliding or apostating Muslims this of course depends upon who makes the judgement about who is doing the "backsliding" or "apostasy".â¨â¨â¨ ❋ Robert Eisenman (2011)

But the Internet has inundated us with information delivered through an array of online services "so vast and incomprehensible that we can't dissimulate," says Juels. ❋ Unknown (2010)

That becomes more and more obvious as the vile acts of the current administration come to light, and instead of honestly saying, "Yes, that is simply wrong," they slither and dissimulate. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Are you suggesting that the "obligation to lie in order to dissimulate the jihad" -- taqqiya -- is never practiced by practicing Muslims? ❋ Unknown (2009)

Because the West represented by people like Oliver Kamm is the West that bombed Serbia and continues to dissimulate and apologise for that wicked action. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Obama forces Jeremiah Wright to dissimulate about the nature of his church, his and their views, opinions, and achievements. ❋ Unknown (2009)

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