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dissembling
dis·sem·bling [ di sémbling ]


noun 
Definition:
 
adoption of false appearance: the creation or adoption of a false appearance in order to conceal facts, feelings, or intentions


adjective 
Definition:
 
feigning: feigning or pretending

dis·sem·bling·ly adverb
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