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FAYNING Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the word fayning. (exact relations)
There is 0 hypernym of the word fayning. (close relations)

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acting
verb, adverb, noun, adjectivev, adv, n, adj
noun

• the performance of a part or role in a drama

adjective satellite

• serving temporarily especially as a substitute

feigning
verb, nounv, n
noun

• pretending with intention to deceive

• the act of giving a false appearance

pretending
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of giving a false appearance

bluffing
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)

• pretense that your position is stronger than it really is

• the act of bluffing in poker; deception by a false show of confidence in the strength of your cards

adjective satellite

• very steep; having a prominent and almost vertical front

• bluntly direct and outspoken but good-natured

verb

• deceive an opponent by a bold bet on an inferior hand with the result that the opponent withdraws a winning hand

• frighten someone by pretending to be stronger than one really is

counterfeiting
verb, nounv, n
adjective

• not genuine; imitating something superior

noun

• a copy that is represented as the original

verb

• make a copy of with the intent to deceive

dissimulating
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• hide (feelings) from other people

faking
verbv
noun

• something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be

• a person who makes deceitful pretenses

• (football) a deceptive move made by a football player

adjective satellite

• fraudulent; having a misleading appearance

• not genuine or real; being an imitation of the genuine article

verb

• make a copy of with the intent to deceive

• tamper, with the purpose of deception

• speak insincerely or without regard for facts or truths

masquerading
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a party of guests wearing costumes and masks

• a costume worn as a disguise at a masquerade party

• making a false outward show

verb

• take part in a masquerade

• pretend to be someone or something that you are not

shamming
verbv
noun

• something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be

• a person who makes deceitful pretenses

adjective satellite

• adopted in order to deceive

verb

• make a pretence of

• make believe with the intent to deceive

simulating
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• reproduce someone's behavior or looks

• create a representation or simulation of

• make a pretence of

Alternatives for ACTING

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