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Feign
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FAYN
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Simple meaning
What does Feign mean?
to pretend or fake something
Dictionary definition
To pretend to have a feeling, condition, or reaction.
Example sentences
Feign in a sentence
easy
He tried to feign surprise.
medium
The character feigned sleep to avoid talking.
hard
A detective may notice when someone tries to feign innocence.
Synonyms
Words like Feign
pretendTo act as if something is true.
fakeTo make something seem real when it is not.
Antonyms
Opposite words
show honestlyTo express what is real.
revealTo show the truth.
Word family
Feign word family
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does feign mean?
Feign means to pretend or fake something.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to feign?
Pretend is close in meaning to feign in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of feign?
Reveal contrasts with feign.
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