Synonyms: sham, dissemble, feign, pretend, affect
Definition: make believe with the intent to deceive
Usage: He feigned that he was ill; He shammed a headache
Similar words: belie, misrepresent
Definition: represent falsely
Usage: This statement misrepresents my intentions
Synonyms: cloak, mask, dissemble
Definition: hide under a false appearance
Usage: He masked his disappointment
Definition: make unrecognizable
Usage: The herb masks the garlic taste; We disguised our faces before robbing the bank