 feign |
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| 1. | [ verb ] make believe with the intent to deceive | |
| Synonyms: | pretend affect dissemble sham | |
| Examples: | "He feigned that he was ill" "He shammed a headache" |
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| Related terms: | misrepresent mouth play_possum waffle take_a_dive make hypocrite imposter pretense pretense malingerer | |
| 2. | [ verb ] make a pretense of | |
| Synonyms: | assume sham simulate | |
| Examples: | "She assumed indifference, even though she was seething with anger" "he feigned sleep" |
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| Related terms: | dissemble play feint imposter pretense | |
| Similar spelling: |
Fegan Feagin |
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