Meaning of the word dissimulation in English

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dissimulation

US /ˌdɪsˌsɪm.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌdɪsˌsɪm.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/

Noun

the concealment of one's thoughts, feelings, or character; pretense

Example:
Her constant dissimulation made it hard to trust her.
He was a master of dissimulation, always hiding his true intentions.