Definition of Feign

to fake or pretend to be affected by something

Examples of Feign in a sentence

If you feign sick at work a lot, no one will believe you when you’re truly ill.  🔊

The manipulative woman used to feign interest in men just to get money out of them.  🔊

Though he tried to feign grief, no one believed the husband was sad about his wife’s death.  🔊

The little girl tried to feign a tummy ache, so she didn’t have to go to school, but her mother saw her ruse for what it was.  🔊

Because there are no timeouts, the player will have to feign an injury to stop the clock.  🔊

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