Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dissimulacao
Noun
dih-sim-yuh-ley-shun
Definition
The act of concealing one’s thoughts, feelings, or intentions; pretense.
Examples
- His dissimulação was evident when he smiled while feeling angry.
- She practiced dissimulação to avoid revealing her true emotions.
- The politician’s dissimulação during the debate misled the audience.
Meaning
Dissimulation refers to the practice of hiding one’s true feelings or thoughts, often used to deceive others and create a false impression.
Synonyms
- Pretense
- Deceptiveness
- Feigning
- Insincerity