dissembling

Example Sentences

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Dissembling about his origins, she raises him as if she were his mother.

From New York Times • Mar. 15, 2010

Dissembling his surprise, he bade old Walters—who left her waiting in the hall whilst he went to announce her—to admit her instantly, and he advanced to the door to receive and welcome her.

From Mistress Wilding by Sabatini, Rafael

Dissembling, however, his displeasure, he permitted Don John to expect, when the Netherlands had been pacified, his approval of the invasion of England.

From Blackwoods Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 59, No. 366, April, 1846 by Various

I shrink far off, Dissembling sleep, but wakeful with the fright; The day takes off the pleasure of the night.

From The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 05 by Scott, Walter, Sir

Dissembling his wrath, Osceola consented to the treaty.

From A Brief History of the United States by Barnes & Co.