Dissimulation differs from simulation, in which one exhibits false information.
en.wikipedia.org The very words that import lying, falsehood, treason, dissimulation, covetousnes, envie, detraction, and pardon, were never heard of amongst them.
en.wikipedia.org Dissimulation commonly takes the form of concealing one's ability in order to gain the element of surprise over an opponent.
en.wikipedia.org The very words that signify lying, treachery, dissimulation, avarice, envy, detraction, pardon, are never there heard of...
theconversation.com But children today are too wise to be fooled, and grown-ups too wary of official dissimulation.
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