The term "dissimulate" has been used by authors to denote the act of concealing or masking one’s true emotions or opinions. In Alexandre Dumas's work, it is used to depict Monte Cristo’s effort to hide his inner feelings when he is asked about his affections for Haydée [1]. Similarly, in Saint Augustine’s philosophical reflections, the word underscores the deliberate suppression of a controversial opinion, emphasizing candor in contrast with concealment [2]. In Roget's Thesaurus, it appears as part of a discussion on the art of lying, suggesting that even the most innocent emotions can be hidden through dissimulation [3]. Lastly, Guy de Maupassant’s narrative advises a kind of strategic concealment as an essential social skill [4].