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feign v

Feign means to pretend. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of feign

  • to pretend

Usage examples of feign

He tried to feign surprise, but everyone knew he had helped plan the party.

The child feigned illness to avoid taking the math test.

She feigned confidence during the interview even though her hands were shaking.

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