Synonyms for

Faking

Verb / ˈfeɪkɪŋ / Another word for faking — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To pretend or make something appear to be true when it is not.

Synonyms & similar words

bull falsify counterfeit cook wangle forge fudge manipulate bullshit misrepresent talkthroughoneshat fake feigning pretending simulating counterfeiting fabricating forging imitating mimicking posing shamming acting deceiving tricking duping fooling hoodwinking misleading deluding

Synonyms by register

Formal

feigning simulating pretending

Informal

phonying putting on acting

Literary

dissembling masquerading

Antonyms

real genuine authentic truthful sincere actual legitimate

Common collocations

  • faking illness
  • faking an accent
  • faking surprise
  • faking death
  • faking it
  • faking a smile
  • faking evidence

Word family

noun fake
verb fake
adjective fake
adverb fakely

Usage note

The word 'faking' often implies deception or a lack of authenticity. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but the specific synonyms chosen can adjust the register.

Example sentences

  1. He was faking a stomach ache to avoid going to school.
  2. She was faking being sick so she could stay home and watch TV.
  3. The magician was faking the disappearance of the rabbit.
  4. The spy was faking his identity to get information.
  5. He was faking his accent to impress the girl.

Quotes

  • The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return. Faking it isn't love.
  • I'm not faking being sick, I'm faking being well.
  • I'm not good at faking things, I'm always very honest and direct.

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