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Feigning
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Simple meaning
What does Feigning mean?
Pretending something is true.
Dictionary definition
Pretending to have a feeling, condition, or reaction.
Example sentences
Feigning in a sentence
easy
He was feigning surprise.
medium
Feigning illness to avoid chores is dishonest.
hard
Feigning means acting as if something is true when it is not.
Synonyms
Words like Feigning
pretendingActing as if something is true.
feignRelated word that supports the meaning of feigning.
Antonyms
Opposite words
revealingShowing what is true.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to feigning, depending on context.
Word family
Feigning word family
Base word
feigning
noun
feignings
More than one feigning.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does feigning mean?
Feigning means pretending something is true.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to feigning?
Pretending is close in meaning to feigning in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of feigning?
Revealing contrasts with feigning.
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