dissimulation
Example Sentences
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For the Sankara family the trial is “a chance to heal,” he said — and to establish the realities about a young leader whose story has been blurred by years of mythmaking, dissimulation and lies.
From New York Times
We were wrung-out and woozy, blissfully depleted; there wasn’t much energy left for dissimulation or sugarcoating.
From New York Times
“We need a replacement word for hypocrisy when it reaches the Pelosi level of extreme dissimulation for political ends,” suggests Mr. Simon.
From Washington Times
Take that archetypal Restoration prop, the fan – perfect for dissimulation.
From The Guardian
But do not let the simulations and dissimulations distract you.
From The New Yorker
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
