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Definition of: dissimulate
(di·sim′yə·lāt) v.t. & v.i. ·lat·ed, ·lat·ing
To conceal (intentions, feelings, etc.) by pretense; dissemble. [<L dissimulatus, pp. of dissimulare. See DISSEMBLE.]
—dis·sim′u·la′tive adjective
—dis·sim′u·la′tor noun
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