Feigning Synonyms

To claim or allege insincerely or falsely
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. professing
  2. pretending
Make a pretence of
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. simulating
  2. pretending
  3. dissembling
  4. affecting
  5. fabricating
  6. assuming
  7. shamming
  8. faking
  9. counterfeiting
To behave affectedly or insincerely or take on a false or misleading appearance of
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. simulating
  2. shamming
  3. pretending
  4. posing
  5. faking
  6. dissembling
  7. counterfeiting
  8. acting
The act of giving a false appearance
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. pretense
  2. pretence
  3. pretending
  4. simulation
  5. dissembling

Feigning Sentence Examples

  • Tears filled her eyes and she climbed out of the recliner, stretching and feigning a yawn.

  • Young men can be good at feigning disinterest or resistance.

  • Feigning indifference, she plays the coquette 's cheapest trick.

  • Reaching the height of ruthless ambition is achieved by feigning innocence.

  • He muttered some lame excuse, feigning making an error.

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