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Meaning of feign
to give a false appearance of something
Etymology of feign
The word "feign" originates from the Old French word "feignier" or "feindre", which means "to pretend" or "to dissemble"
It is derived from the Latin word "fingere", which means "to shape" or "to mold", and is also related to the Latin word "fictus", which means "fictitious" or "false"
Synonyms
Definitions
- To give a false appearance of something, especially in order to deceive or manipulate someone
- * To represent falsely or pretend to have a particular feeling or quality
Usage Examples
- She feigned interest in the conversation to avoid offending her host
- * He feigned illness to get out of work
- * The company feigned financial difficulties to justify layoffs