Hiding or disguising one's true feelings, intentions, or character; currently pretending or acting falsely.
From the present participle of Latin dissimulare with the -ing suffix. This form functions as either a gerund (noun) or present participle (verb form) describing the ongoing action.
In poker and negotiation, a dissimulating opponent is actually easier to read than one who's perfectly honest—players often slip up because maintaining complete false fronts requires enormous cognitive load.
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