dissemble vs disassemble :

dissemble or disassemble

People who dissemble are being dishonest, trying to hide what they are really up to. This is an uncommon word, often misused when “disassemble” is meant. People who disassemble something take it apart—they are doing the opposite of assembling it.

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Definitions

  • v  make believe with the intent to deceive
  • v  hide under a false appearance
  • v  behave unnaturally or affectedly

  • v  take apart into its constituent pieces
News & Articles

  • Man Returns $98,000 He Found in Desk Purchased on Craigslist
    Shopping for a desk on Craigslist , a Rabbi from Connecticut got more than he bargained for — much more. Noah Muroff paid less than $200 for the desk, according to WTNH News . When it wouldn't fit through his office door, he and his wife began to dissemble the desk in hopes of squeezing it through. That's when Muroff noticed behind one of the drawers a plastic shopping bag containing $98,000 ...
    Nov. 11, 2013 - Mashable

  • Aubrey husband, wife create unique steampunk jewelry
    Photo courtesy of Dee Kautsch – Dee Kautsch is always on the lookout for vintage watches to disassemble and refashion into jewelry. Her work can be seen and bought at Heirlooms in downtown McKinney.
    June 20, 2013 - The Little Elm Journal
  • Aubrey husband, wife create unique steampunk jewelry
    Photo courtesy of Dee Kautsch – Dee Kautsch is always on the lookout for vintage watches to disassemble and refashion into jewelry. Her work can be seen and bought at Heirlooms in downtown McKinney.
    June 15, 2013 - The Little Elm Journal
  • 1990 Pontiac Sunbird Reviews - Page 5 of 9
    The parking brake got stuck and had to disassemble it. Even though its just a four banger it has some go to it. The sound system isn't the best, but it works.
    June 10, 2013 - Carsurvey.org