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Dissembling vs Dissimulation - What's the difference?

dissembling | dissimulation |

As nouns the difference between dissembling and dissimulation

is that dissembling is the action of the verb dissembledissimulation is the act of concealing the truth; hypocrisy or deception.

As a verb dissembling

is present participle of lang=en.

dissembling

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • The action of the verb dissemble
  • * 2005 , C. L. Corey, Our Own Felicity: We Make Or Find (page 82)
    • The lies and dissemblings about this period are beyond most people's imaginations.

    Verb

    dissembles

    • dissimulation

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The act of concealing the truth; hypocrisy or deception.
  • Hiding one's feelings or purposes.

    • Related terms

    * dissimulate