dissemble: Meaning and Definition of

dis•sem•ble

1. to give a false or misleading appearance to; conceal the truth or real nature of: to dissemble one's incompetence in business.
2. to put on the appearance of; feign: to dissemble innocence.
3. to let pass unnoticed; ignore.

1. to conceal one's true motives, thoughts, etc., by some pretense; speak or act hypocritically.