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FEIGNING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Feigning.

Feigning - as a noun

Pretending with intention to deceive

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dissemblingpretencepretense
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
deceitdeceptionmisrepresentation
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The act of giving a false appearance

Example: "His conformity was only pretending"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pretencepretendingpretensesimulation
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
deceitdeceptiondissemblingdissimulation
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Feigning - as a verb

To make a false show or pretence of; to counterfeit or simulate.

Example: "The pupil feigned sickness on the day of his exam."

To imagine; to invent; to pretend.

Example: "He feigned that he had gone home at the appointed time."

To make an action as if doing one thing, but actually doing another, for example to trick an opponent.

To hide or conceal.

Example: "Jessica feigned the fact that she had not done her homework."

Example Sentences

"Her feigning of illness was obvious to everyone."
"His constant feigning of ignorance was irritating."
"The suspect's feigning of innocence did not fool the detective."
"The politician's feigning of concern for the poor was just a ploy for votes."
"The actor's feigning of fear was so convincing that it sent chills down the audience's spines."
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Word Game Points

Is FEIGNING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, feigning is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FEIGNING has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is FEIGNING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, feigning is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FEIGNING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is FEIGNING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, feigning is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FEIGNING has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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