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dissemble

verb

make believe with the intent to deceive

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Word Facts

Word length
9
Starts with
D
Ends with
E
Contains
IS
Scrabble score
14
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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verb

  1. make believe with the intent to deceive

    “He feigned that he was ill”

verb

  1. behave unnaturally or affectedly

    “She's just acting”

verb

  1. hide under a false appearance

    “He masked his disappointment”

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Example Sentences

He feigned that he was ill
He shammed a headache
She's just acting
He masked his disappointment

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