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DISSEMBLE

(verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Dissemble.

How to pronounce dissemble:

US

Dissemble - as a verb

Make believe with the intent to deceive

Example: "He feigned that he was ill"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
affect14feign9pretend10sham9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
belie7misrepresent16
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Hide under a false appearance

Example: "He masked his disappointment"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cloak11mask10

Behave unnaturally or affectedly

Example: "She's just acting"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
act5pretend10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He tried to dissemble his true intentions."
"She found it difficult to dissemble her disappointment."
"It is important to be honest and not dissemble the facts."
"He used humor to dissemble his insecurities."
"She was able to dissemble her fear and remain calm."
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Word Game Points

Is DISSEMBLE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, dissemble is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DISSEMBLE has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is DISSEMBLE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, dissemble is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DISSEMBLE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is DISSEMBLE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, dissemble is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DISSEMBLE has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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