dissimulation

/dɪˌsɪmjəˈleɪʃən/
noun
  1. The act of hiding or disguising one's true feelings, thoughts, or intentions.
    • The spy's entire life was built on dissimulation and false identities.
    • His calm expression was a masterful dissimulation of his inner panic.
    • She saw through his dissimulation and knew he was lying.
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