
Dissembler
Hidden Intentions
Dissemblers may appear trustworthy, but covertly manipulate or deceive others.

The spy was a dissembler, befriending others only to gather intelligence.
Negative Connotation
Using 'dissembler' suggests a lack of honesty and may imply criticism.

Nobody trusted the politician because they considered him a dissembler at heart.
Faux Friendliness
A dissembler might act friendly for personal gain, not from genuine feeling.

She played the dissembler, smiling at co-workers while plotting their downfall.
Compare with
CharlatanDeceiveFraudHypocriteImpostorPretendSwindlerTrickster
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