DISSIMULATE Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the word dissimulate. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for DISSIMULATE
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camouflage | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an outward semblance that misrepresents the true nature of something • fabric dyed with splotches of green and brown and black and tan; intended to make the wearer of a garment made of this fabric hard to distinguish from the background • device or stratagem for concealment or deceit • the act of concealing the identity of something by modifying its appearance verb • disguise by camouflaging; exploit the natural surroundings to disguise something | ||||||||
conceal | verbv | |||||||
verb • prevent from being seen or discovered • hold back; keep from being perceived by others | ||||||||
deceive | verbv | |||||||
verb • be false to; be dishonest with • cause someone to believe an untruth | ||||||||
dissemble | verbv | |||||||
verb • make believe with the intent to deceive • hide under a false appearance • behave unnaturally or affectedly | ||||||||
feign | verbv | |||||||
verb • make believe with the intent to deceive • make a pretence of | ||||||||
hide | verbv | |||||||
noun • the dressed skin of an animal (especially a large animal) • body covering of a living animal verb • prevent from being seen or discovered • be or go into hiding; keep out of sight, as for protection and safety • cover as if with a shroud • make undecipherable or imperceptible by obscuring or concealing | ||||||||
mask | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a covering to disguise or conceal the face • activity that tries to conceal something • a party of guests wearing costumes and masks • a protective covering worn over the face verb • hide under a false appearance • put a mask on or cover with a mask • make unrecognizable • cover with a sauce • shield from light | ||||||||
pretend | verbv | |||||||
noun • the enactment of a pretense adjective satellite • imagined as in a play verb • make believe with the intent to deceive • behave unnaturally or affectedly • put forward a claim and assert right or possession of • put forward, of a guess, in spite of possible refutation • represent fictitiously, as in a play, or pretend to be or act like • state insincerely |