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assume vs dissemble

dissemble vs assume

assume and dissemble both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
assume No No Yes No
dissemble No No Yes No
As verbs, dissemble is a hypernym of assume; that is, dissemble is a word with a broader meaning than assume:
  • assume: make a pretence of
  • dissemble: behave unnaturally or affectedly
Other hypernyms of assume include act, pretend.
assume (verb) dissemble (verb)
put clothing on one's body make believe with the intent to deceive
take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect behave unnaturally or affectedly
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof hide under a false appearance
take up someone's soul into heaven
make a pretence of
occupy or take on
seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession
take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person
take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities
Difference between assume and dissemble

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