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feigning

The word “feigning” has 2 syllables: feign-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈfeɪnɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for feigning?

In the thesaurus, “feigning” has 51 synonyms and 2 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for feigning along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for feigning

Antonyms for feigning

  • homage
  • tribute

Meanings of feigning

  • verb
    1. To make a false show or pretence of; to counterfeit or simulate.
    2. To imagine; to invent; to pretend.
    3. To make an action as if doing one thing, but actually doing another, for example to trick an opponent.
    4. To hide or conceal.
  • noun
    1. Act of one who feigns; fakery; deceit.

Example Sentences

  • He was caught feigning illness to skip the test.
  • The actor excelled at feigning surprise on stage.
  • By feigning ignorance, she avoided answering uncomfortable questions.
  • Some animals survive by feigning death when threatened.
  • They accused him of feigning interest just to be polite.

On this page you'll find 53 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to feigning, such as: acting, affecting, assuming, bluffing, burlesque, camouflaging, caricature.

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Related Words

fakery

faking

half-truth

fallaciousness

falsehood

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