dissemble
verb (used with object)
to give a false or misleading appearance to; conceal the truth or real nature of.
had dissembled
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past perfectof dissemble.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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A lawyer said he had dissembled in his handling of a case.
From New York Times ● Oct. 2, 2018
Theodosius, who had dissembled his anger and waited for opportunity, now advanced to the relief of Valentinian, who had been obliged to fly from Milan,--the seat of his power.
From Beacon Lights of History, Volume 04 Imperial Antiquity by John Lord
Saul too had dissembled his jealousy, and heaped honors on the man he was determined to destroy.
From Ancient States and Empires by John Lord
Charles, it would seem, had dissembled the cause of his own jealousy to his Minister; he was content that it should be suggested as a new incentive to that Minister's foes.
From Life of Edward Earl of Clarendon — Volume 02 by Edward Hyde, Earl of Clarendon
She had dissembled craftily before the soldiers, and wondered loudly at the animal's "friendliness."
From A Captive of the Roman Eagles by Felix Dahn
