Synonyms for

Feigning

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

Definition

present participle of feign

Synonyms & similar words

dissemble dissembling assume pretending sham feign pretense affect simulate pretence pretend simulation pretending faking simulating acting counterfeiting dissembling fabricating inventing misrepresenting mimicking posturing shamming play-acting professing purporting claiming declaring asserting

Example sentences

  1. She was feigning interest in the movie to be polite.
  2. He was feigning surprise even though he knew about the surprise party.
  3. The thief was feigning innocence when the police arrived.
  4. She was feigning happiness, but her eyes gave away her true feelings.
  5. He was feigning confidence, but his trembling hands revealed his nervousness.

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