dissembler

dis·sem·ble

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [dih-sem-buh l]
- /dɪˈsɛm bəl/
- /dɪ.ˈsem.blə(r)/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dih-sem-buh l]
- /dɪˈsɛm bəl/

Definitions of dissembler word

verb with object dissembler to give a false or misleading appearance to; conceal the truth or real nature of: to dissemble one's incompetence in business. 1
verb with object dissembler to put on the appearance of; feign: to dissemble innocence. 1
verb with object dissembler Obsolete. to let pass unnoticed; ignore. 1
verb without object dissembler to conceal one's true motives, thoughts, etc., by some pretense; speak or act hypocritically. 1
noun dissembler Someone who dissembles. 1

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Origin of dissembler

First appearance:

before 1490

One of the 26% oldest English words

1490-1500; alteration (by association with obsolete semble to resemble) of Middle English dissimulen < Latin dissimulāre. See dis-1, simulate

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Parts of speech for Dissembler

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Dissembler

dissembler popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

dissembler usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for dissembler

noun dissembler

bigot — If you describe someone as a bigot, you mean that they are bigoted.
trickster — a deceiver; cheat; fraud.
impostor — a person who practices deception under an assumed character, identity, or name.
phony — not real or genuine; fake; counterfeit: a phony diamond.
crook — A crook is a dishonest person or a criminal.

All 40 Synonyms of dissembler