dissimulation

[ dih-sim-yuh-ley-shuhn ]

noun

1. the act of dissimulating; feigning; hypocrisy.

Word History and Origins

Origin of dissimulation¹

1350–1400; Middle English dissimulacioun (< Anglo-French ) < Latin dissimulātiōn- (stem of dissimulātiō a feigning); dis- ¹, simulation

Example Sentences

Undeterred, Wanda and Ida press on along a road of hostility and dissimulation that will lead to the harrowing end of their quest.

From The Daily Beast

I could grudge him, for his knavery and dissimulation, though I do not envy much the having the same place myself.

From Project Gutenberg

Argyle renewed his courtship to the king; and the king, with equal dissimulation, pretended to repose great confidence in Argyle.

From Project Gutenberg

This sudden, unexpected fortune so completely turned his head that he forgot his skilful dissimulation.

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Helen blushed deeply; dissimulation was a very difficult task to her, and for a moment seemed more than her strength could bear.

From Project Gutenberg

Mme. Fauvel, who flattered herself that she had displayed wonderful dissimulation, shook her head.

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Related Words

• cover-up
• deceit
• deception
• dishonesty
• distortion
• fabrication
• fakery
• fallacy
• falsity
• misstatement
• perjury
• prevarication
• sham
• tall tale
• untruth