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dissembler


Meanings
  • noun

    A person who deceives or falsifies information, often with the intention of gaining an advantage.

  • verb

    The act of deceiving or falsifying information.


Rhymes
Words rhyming with dissembler
assembler , trembler , embellisher
Variants
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dissemble , dissembled , dissembler , dissemblers , dissembles , dissembling
Forms
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dissemblers, dissembled, dissembling


Etymology
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The word 'dissembler' comes from the Old French word 'dessembler', meaning 'to take apart' or 'to unravel'. It originally referred to the act of taking apart or analyzing something, but over time it came to be associated with the idea of disguising or concealing the truth.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'dissembler' is sometimes used in legal contexts to refer to a person who provides false or misleading testimony.

  2. In some cultures, the dissembler is considered a necessary evil, as they can help people navigate complex social situations and achieve their goals through manipulation and deceit.


Related Concepts
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  1. deception: The act of deliberately misrepresenting or concealing the truth in order to manipulate or mislead someone.

  2. duplicity: The quality of being double-dealing or hypocritical, often with the intention of deceiving or manipulating others.


Culture
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In literature, the dissembler is often portrayed as a cunning and manipulative character, who uses deceit and falsehood to achieve their goals. In art, the concept of the dissembler can be seen in works that explore the theme of disguise and deception, such as masquerade balls and allegorical paintings. In music, the term 'dissembler' is sometimes used to describe a musician who deliberately misleads the audience by playing notes that are not in the written score.

How to Memorize "dissembler"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person wearing a mask or a disguise, hiding their true identity. Imagine the word 'dissembler' written in bold letters next to this image.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'dissembler' with the idea of a magician or an illusionist, who uses sleight of hand to deceive and entertain their audience.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic device by remembering the phrase 'Dissembling is deceiving, deceiving is dissembling'.


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