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Grammar : Verb
Spell : dih-sim-yuh-leyt
Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈsɪm yəˌleɪt



Definition of dissimulate

Origin :
  • 1530s, from Latin dissimulatus, past participle of dissimulare "to disguise, hide, conceal, keep secret," from dis- (see dis-) + simulare (see simulate). Related: Dissimulated; dissimulating.
  • verb conceal, disguise
Example sentences :
  • The patriots could not dissimulate the impression they made.
  • Extract from : « The Son of Monte-Cristo, Volume I (of 2) » by Alexandre Dumas pre
  • To dissimulate my own share in it, at any rate, I asked him how his mother might be.
  • Extract from : « The Patagonia » by Henry James
  • Since hearing Marta's story he found it hard to dissimulate with Krell.
  • Extract from : « The Sargasso of Space » by Edmond Hamilton
  • Yet each glance said the same, that it was wise to dissimulate and take no offense.
  • Extract from : « The Border Watch » by Joseph A. Altsheler
  • He fronted her, with a quickness he tried to dissimulate, from the other side.
  • Extract from : « The Two Magics » by Henry James
  • Sartines rose, trying in vain to dissimulate the agitation to which he was a prey.
  • Extract from : « The Mesmerist's Victim » by Alexandre Dumas
  • Of what use would it be to dissimulate with an enemy so well informed as you pretend to be?
  • Extract from : « The Red Track » by Gustave Aimard
  • The better to dissimulate this beautiful preference, no doubt.
  • Extract from : « The Knight of Malta » by Eugene Sue
  • On the contrary, if you knew better how to dissimulate, I should be less happy.
  • Extract from : « The Red Lily, Complete » by Anatole France
  • So long as I remain here you will dissimulate your fear and will not take any precautions.
  • Extract from : « Serge Panine, Complete » by Georges Ohnet

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