dissimulation
Example Sentences
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Her dissimulation, Passon added, included having simultaneous husbands on both American coasts.
From New York Times • Jun. 4, 2021
This attitude often implies a bit of dissimulation, in particular on the part of the group leader.
From Scientific American • Apr. 16, 2021
Take that archetypal Restoration prop, the fan – perfect for dissimulation.
From The Guardian • May 21, 2019
Even without flagrant dissimulation, body-camera footage is often highly contentious.
From The New Yorker • Aug. 20, 2018
The others were more practiced at this particular dissimulation.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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