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dissemble vs assume

assume vs dissemble

dissemble and assume both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dissemble No No Yes No
assume No No Yes No
As verbs, assume is a hyponym of dissemble; that is, assume is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than dissemble:
  • dissemble: behave unnaturally or affectedly
  • assume: make a pretence of
Other hyponyms of dissemble include feign, sham, simulate.
dissemble (verb) assume (verb)
make believe with the intent to deceive put clothing on one's body
behave unnaturally or affectedly take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect
hide under a false appearance take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
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 dissemble and assume

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