dissemble

Example Sentences

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“This Court is now asked to determine whether the federal government has the power it claims — to dissemble and disassemble historical truths when it has some domain over historical facts,” Rufe wrote.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2026

But most of us had come to expect our leaders to duck, deal and dissemble until it would be too late.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 24, 2025

The motormouthed Francie turns to the audience with asides and misdirections that dissemble as much as they reveal.

From New York Times • Aug. 2, 2022

They don't merely exaggerate, dissemble or put a biased spin on things.

From Salon • Sep. 19, 2021

Stannis had never learned to soften his speech, to dissemble or flatter; he said what he thought, and those that did not like it could be damned.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin