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DISSIMULATE Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word dissimulate. (exact relations)
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

Best Hypernyms For DISSIMULATE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for dissimulate, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (2)
disguise mask

Alternatives for CAMOUFLAGE

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