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Dissemble vs Equivocate - What's the difference?

dissemble | equivocate | Synonyms |

Dissemble is a synonym of equivocate.


In lang=en terms the difference between dissemble and equivocate

is that dissemble is to falsely hide one's opinions or feelings while equivocate is to use words of equivocal or doubtful signification; to express one's opinions in terms which admit of different senses, with intent to deceive; to use ambiguous expressions with a view to mislead; as, to equivocate is the work of duplicity.

As verbs the difference between dissemble and equivocate

is that dissemble is to disguise or conceal something while equivocate is to use words of equivocal or doubtful signification; to express one's opinions in terms which admit of different senses, with intent to deceive; to use ambiguous expressions with a view to mislead; as, to equivocate is the work of duplicity.

Prevaricate vs Dissemble - What's the difference?

prevaricate | dissemble |


In lang=en terms the difference between prevaricate and dissemble

is that prevaricate is to shift or turn from direct speech or behaviour; to evade the truth; to waffle or be (intentionally) ambiguous while dissemble is to falsely hide one's opinions or feelings.

As verbs the difference between prevaricate and dissemble

is that prevaricate is (transitive|intransitive|obsolete) to deviate, transgress; to go astray (from) while dissemble is to disguise or conceal something.

Dissimulation vs Dissemble - What's the difference?

dissimulation | dissemble |


As a noun dissimulation

is the act of concealing the truth; hypocrisy or deception.

As a verb dissemble is

to disguise or conceal something.

Secrete vs Dissemble - What's the difference?

secrete | dissemble | Related terms |

Secrete is a related term of dissemble.


As verbs the difference between secrete and dissemble

is that secrete is while dissemble is to disguise or conceal something.

As an adjective secrete

is secreted.

Cover vs Dissemble - What's the difference?

cover | dissemble | Related terms |

Cover is a related term of dissemble.


As a noun cover

is cover version, cover song.

As a verb dissemble is

to disguise or conceal something.

Dissemble vs Harbour - What's the difference?

dissemble | harbour |


In lang=en terms the difference between dissemble and harbour

is that dissemble is to falsely hide one's opinions or feelings while harbour is to accept, as with a belief.

As verbs the difference between dissemble and harbour

is that dissemble is to disguise or conceal something while harbour is to provide shelter or refuge for.

As a noun harbour is

(obsolete|uncountable) shelter, refuge.

Dissemble vs Harbouring - What's the difference?

dissemble | harbouring |


As verbs the difference between dissemble and harbouring

is that dissemble is to disguise or conceal something while harbouring is .

Dissemble vs Disimulate - What's the difference?

dissemble | disimulate |

Wikidiffcom vs Dissemble - What's the difference?

wikidiffcom | dissemble |


As a verb dissemble is

to disguise or conceal something.

Compunction vs Dissemble - What's the difference?

compunction | dissemble |


As a noun compunction

is a pricking of conscience or a feeling of regret, especially one which is slight or fleeting.

As a verb dissemble is

to disguise or conceal something.

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