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dis·sim·u·late

(dĭ-sĭm′yə-lāt′)

v. dis·sim·u·lat·ed, dis·sim·u·lat·ing, dis·sim·u·lates

v.tr.

To conceal (one's intentions, for example) under a feigned appearance. See Synonyms at disguise.

v.intr.

To conceal one's true feelings or intentions.

[Middle English dissimulaten, from Latin dissimulāre, dissimulāt- : dis-, dis- + simulāre, to simulate; see simulate.]

dis·sim′u·la′tion n.

dis·sim′u·la′tive adj.

dis·sim′u·la′tor n.

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Adj. 1. dissimulative - concealing under a false appearance with the intent to deceive; "dissimulative arts"

insincere - lacking sincerity; "a charming but thoroughly insincere woman"; "their praise was extravagant and insincere"