Dissembler

  • 131dissemble — [dɪ sɛmb(ə)l] verb hide or disguise one s true motives or feelings. Derivatives dissemblance noun dissembler noun Origin ME: alt. (suggested by semblance) of obs. dissimule, via OFr. from L. dissimulare disguise, conceal …

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  • 132irony — irony1 [ ʌɪrəni] noun (plural ironies) the expression of meaning through the use of language signifying the opposite, typically for humorous effect. ↘a state of affairs that appears perversely contrary to what one expects. ↘(also dramatic or… …

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