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dissimulation

[dih-sim-yuh-ley-shuhn] / dɪˌsɪm yəˈleɪ ʃən /






NOUN
dissemblance
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Her dissimulation, Passon added, included having simultaneous husbands on both American coasts.

From New York Times • Jun. 4, 2021

This attitude often implies a bit of dissimulation, in particular on the part of the group leader.

From Scientific American • Apr. 16, 2021

Hiding, dissimulation, and other forms of deception amount to disrespect.

From Slate • Feb. 11, 2021

Even without flagrant dissimulation, body-camera footage is often highly contentious.

From The New Yorker • Aug. 20, 2018

The others were more practiced at this particular dissimulation.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt