noun

feigning

FAY-nihng

Feigning (noun) means the act of pretending or faking something. Example: “His feigning of illness eventually got him caught.”

noun

The act of pretending or faking something.

"His feigning of illness eventually got him caught."

How to use feigning

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe act of putting on a false show of some feeling or condition.

feignings plural

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His _____ of illness eventually got him caught.

pretending simulation pretense pretence dissembling

diving pretending simulation modeling disguise hypocrisy pretext faking

signing reigning aligning designing

What does “feigning” mean?

The word “feigning” means the act of pretending or faking something. In plain terms, the act of putting on a false show of some feeling or condition.

How do you pronounce “feigning”?

“Feigning” is pronounced FAY-nihng (/ˈfeɪnɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “feigning” in a sentence?

Here is “feigning” used in a sentence: “His feigning of illness eventually got him caught.”

What part of speech is “feigning”?

“Feigning” is a noun.

diving pretending simulation modeling disguise hypocrisy pretext faking