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dissemblance
1[ dih-sem-bluhns ]
/ dɪˈsɛm bləns /
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noun
dissimilarity; unlikeness.
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Words nearby dissemblance
dissection, disseise, disseisin, disseizee, disselboom, dissemblance, dissemble, dissembler, disseminate, disseminated, disseminated sclerosis
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How to use dissemblance in a sentence
She believed dissemblance necessary, and so she had no hesitation in dissembling.
The Tigress|Anne WarnerHis forehead not very high, in which was a notable dissemblance from his brother.
As this latter animal is quite one-third head, he has no very great dissemblance to the alligator in this particular.
The Sea Lions|James Fenimore CooperThe dear little old lady patted my hand as if to spare me further dissemblance.
My Actor-Husband|Anonymous