feigning Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun pretending with intention to deceive
   pretence; pretense; dissembling.
   
2. noun the act of giving a false appearance
   pretence; pretense; pretending; simulation.
   
   • his conformity was only pretending
3. verb make believe with the intent to deceive
   affect; feign; pretend; dissemble; sham.
   
   • He feigned that he was ill
   • He shammed a headache
4. verb make a pretence of
   assume; feign; simulate; sham.
   
   • She assumed indifference, even though she was seething with anger
   • he feigned sleep

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