affect vs dissemble

affect is a noun but dissemble is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
affect	Yes	No	Yes	No
dissemble	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, affect and dissemble are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of affect include feign, pretend, sham.

affect (noun)	dissemble (noun)
the conscious subjective aspect of feeling or emotion

affect (verb)	dissemble (verb)
act physically on; have an effect upon	make believe with the intent to deceive
have an effect upon	behave unnaturally or affectedly
make believe with the intent to deceive	hide under a false appearance
have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
connect closely and often incriminatingly