Definition of: dissemble

(di·sem′bəl) v. ·bled, ·bling v.t.
1. To conceal or disguise the true nature of (intentions, feelings, etc.) so as to deceive; dissimulate.
2. To pretend not to notice; ignore.
3. Obs. To feign.
—v.i.
4. To conceal one's true nature, intentions, etc.; act hypocritically. See synonyms under HIDE¹, MASK¹. [Earlier dissimule <OF dissimuler <L dissimulare <dis- not, away + similis alike; infl. in form by RESEMBLE]
—dis·sem′·bler noun
—dis·sem′bling·ly adverb