dissimulation

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noun

1

The act of concealing the truth; hypocrisy or deception.

Perhaps it was best to tell Ethel at once: if ever she went into society at all, she would inevitably hear of it, and her own concealment would have the appearance of a dissimulation,—the furthest from her thoughts.

2

Hiding one's feelings or intentions.

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noun — the act of deceiving

deception
deceit
dissembling

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Perhaps it was best to tell Ethel at once: if ever she went into society at all, she would inevitably hear of it, and her own concealment would have the appearance of a dissimulation,—the furthest fro

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