noun
feigning
FAY-nihng
Feigning (noun) means the act of pretending or faking something. Example: “His feigning of illness eventually got him caught.”
noun
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The act of pretending or faking something.
"His feigning of illness eventually got him caught."
How to use feigning
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of putting on a false show of some feeling or condition.
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- Plural
- feignings
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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.
