to feign
Pronunciation
/ˈfeɪn/

Definition & Meaning of "feign"in English

to feign
01

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

Transitive: to feign an emotion or state
to feign definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
feign
3rd person singular
feigns
Past simple
feigned
Past participle
feigned
Examples
She feigned illness to get out of attending the party.
02

to pretend or give a false appearance

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