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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
Antonyms
reveal
disclose
expose
confess
admit
acknowledge
own
avow
profess
declare
express
show
display
demonstrate
prove
verify
confirm
authenticate
validate
substantiate
corroborate
attest