Dissimulation (noun)

1. The act of concealing one's true motives, feelings, or beliefs.
2. The act of hiding or disguising one's true character or intentions.

Origin:

Late middle english; earliest use found in john wyclif. from latin dissimulatio, from dissimulare to dissimulate.

Examples:

1. The politician was known for his skill in dissimulation, able to hide his true intentions behind a veneer of charm.
2. Her dissimulation was so convincing that even her closest friends were unaware of her true motives.
3. The dissimulation was discovered when the true intentions were revealed in a leaked document.
4. The dissimulation was intended to protect the individual from harm, but ultimately had the opposite effect.
5. Despite her dissimulation, her true character and intentions were eventually revealed.