Meaning & Definition of Feign in English
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Feign
/fen/
verb
1. Make believe with the intent to deceive
- "He feigned that he was ill"
- "He shammed a headache"
synonym:
- feign,
- sham,
- pretend,
- affect,
- dissemble
2. Make a pretence of
- "She assumed indifference, even though she was seething with anger"
- "He feigned sleep"
synonym:
- simulate,
- assume,
- sham,
- feign
Examples of using
Especially do not feign affection.
Especially do not feign affection.