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Synonyms for Feign

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Words related to "Feign" (verb) include sham, pretend, affect, dissemble.

Verb

make believe with the intent to deceive
"He feigned that he was ill" "He shammed a headache"
Synonyms
shampretendaffectdissemble
More specific
play possumtake a divetalk through one's hatmouth
Broader
misrepresent
make a pretence of
"She assumed indifference, even though she was seething with anger" "he feigned sleep"
Synonyms
simulateassumesham
More specific
playfeint
Broader
dissemble

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