Definition & Meaning of "feign"in English

to feign

to pretend, often with the intent to deceive or mislead others

fake

pretend

sham

simulate

Transitive: to feign an emotion or state

Examples

She feigned illness to get out of attending the party.

to pretend or give a false appearance

pretend

front

Intransitive

Examples

The actor feigned convincingly, making everyone believe his character was genuine.

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feigned

feigning

feign

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