dissembling

Meanings

• verb

  The act of deceiving or misrepresenting, often with the intention of gaining an advantage.

  - "He was caught in a lie, dissembling about his whereabouts."
  - "Politicians often dissemble during debates to win votes."
  - "She dissembled her feelings to avoid hurting his feelings."

• verb

  To conceal or hide the truth, often through subtle or indirect means.

  - "He dissembled his true intentions, leading everyone to believe he was innocent."
  - "She dissembled her illness from her boss, fearing she would lose her job."
  - "The detective was able to dissemble the criminal's alibi and expose the truth."

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Synonyms

disregard , take no notice of

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with dissembling
assembling , compelling , relenting , mending , blending

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Variants

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dissemble , dissembled , dissembler , dissemblers , dissembles , dissembling

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Etymology

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From the Old French dessembler, meaning 'to uncover, lay bare, or expose.' The opposite of dissembling is 'to be truthful or sincere.'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'dissembling' has been used in law to describe false or misleading statements made under oath.

2. In some cultures, dissembling is considered a necessary skill in certain social situations, such as negotiating business deals or navigating complex family relationships.

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Related Concepts

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1. deception: The act of intentionally misleading or deceiving someone.

2. manipulation: The act of controlling or influencing someone or something through indirect means.

3. subterfuge: A deceitful or misleading act or statement.

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Culture

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Dissembling has been a common theme in literature and art, often used to explore themes of deception, manipulation, and the complexities of human relationships. In Shakespeare's play 'Othello,' the character Iago uses dissembling to manipulate and deceive others, ultimately leading to tragic consequences.

How to Memorize "dissembling"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine someone hiding the truth, using subtle body language or tone of voice to deceive others.
   - Visualize a game of poker, where players dissemble their emotions to hide their hand.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'dissembling' with 'deception' or 'manipulation'.
   - Think of the word 'mask' or 'facade' when remembering the meaning of 'dissembling'.
   - Associate the word with the idea of hiding the truth or misrepresenting reality.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'dissembling' is the opposite of 'being truthful'.
   - Use the acronym D.E.C.E.P.T. to remember the meaning: Deceive, Exaggerate, Conceal, Excuse, Perjure, and Trivialise.

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