dissemble vs misrepresent
misrepresent vs dissembledissemble and misrepresent both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| dissemble | No | No | Yes | No |
| misrepresent | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
misrepresent is a hypernym of
dissemble; that is, misrepresent is a
word with a broader meaning than dissemble:
- dissemble: make believe with the intent to deceive
- misrepresent: represent falsely
Other hypernyms of dissemble include
belie.
| dissemble (verb) | misrepresent (verb) |
|---|---|
| make believe with the intent to deceive | represent falsely |
| behave unnaturally or affectedly | tamper, with the purpose of deception |
| hide under a false appearance |
Words related to "dissemble"
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