Dissimulate
Dissimulate verb - To take on a false or deceptive appearance.
Usage example: as an actress she had been trained to dissimulate, so she had no trouble hiding her true feelings offstage as well
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Simulate and dissimulate are semantically related in feign topic. In some cases you can use "Simulate" instead a verb "Dissimulate".
Nearby Words: dissimulation, dissimulating
Simulate
Simulate verb - To present a false appearance of.
Usage example: cosmetics that simulate a suntan
Dissimulate and simulate are semantically related in feign topic. You can use "Dissimulate" instead a verb "Simulate".
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