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   Dissemble , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Dissembled; p. pr. & vb. n. Dissembling .] [OF. dissembler to be dissimilar; pref. dis- (L. dis-) + F. sembler to seem, L. simulare to simulate; cf. L. dissimulare to dissemble. See Simulate, and cf. Dissimulate.]
   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.
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   Dissemble all your griefs and discontents.
   Shak.
   
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   Perhaps it was right to dissemble your love,
   But -- why did you kick me down stairs?
   J. P. Kemble.
   
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   To put on the semblance of; to make pretense of; to simulate; to feign.
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   He soon dissembled a sleep.
   Tatler.
   Syn. -- To conceal; disguise; cloak; cover; equivocate. See Conceal.
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   Dissemble, v. i. To conceal the real fact, motives, intention, or sentiments, under some pretense; to assume a false appearance; to act the hypocrite.
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   He that hateth dissembleth with his lips.
   Prov. xxvi. 24.
   
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   He [an enemy] dissembles when he assumes an air of friendship.
   C. J. Smith.
   
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