Dictionary Entry
dissemble
dissemble is a 9-letter English word with 6 senses as transitive verb, intransitive verb, and verb in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: To hide under a false semblance or seeming; to feign (something) not to be what it really is; to put an untrue appearance upon; to disguise; to mask. Face value is 14 in Scrabble and 17 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.
9 letters · Scrabble 14 · Words With Friends 17 · 6 senses
Definitions
- 1transitive verb
To hide under a false semblance or seeming; to feign (something) not to be what it really is; to put an untrue appearance upon; to disguise; to mask.
- 2transitive verb
To put on the semblance of; to make pretense of; to simulate; to feign.
- 3intransitive verb
To conceal the real fact, motives, /tention, or sentiments, under some pretense; to assume a false appearance; to act the hypocrite.
- 4verb
make believe with the intent to deceive
"He feigned that he was ill"
"He shammed a headache"
- 5verb
behave unnaturally or affectedly
"She's just acting"
- 6verb
hide under a false appearance
"He masked his disappointment"
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