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Disassemble vs. Dissemble
Disassemble
/ˌdɪsəˈsembl/Examples:
He decided to disassemble the computer to fix it.The mechanic had to disassemble the engine to repair the leak.You'll need a special tool to disassemble the furniture safely.
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Dissemble
/dɪˈsembəl/Examples:
She dissembled her true feelings during the negotiation.The spy was trained to dissemble in high-risk situations.He dissembled his intentions to gain their trust.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Disassemble has assemble in it, which is something you do with objects, like machinery or furniture.
- Dissemble sounds like resemble, which can help you remember it's about disguising or hiding something, usually thoughts or feelings.
- When you disassemble, you take something apart physically, but when you dissemble, you hide the truth or pretend.
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