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dissimulation

noun as in dissemblance

noun as in imposition

noun as in make believe

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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On this page you'll find 1028 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to dissimulation, such as: cloak, disguise, mask, veil, beard, and blind.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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