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feign

[feɪn]

feign Definition

to pretend to have a particular feeling or to be ill, asleep, etc..

Using feign: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "feign" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He feigned interest in her stories.

  • Example

    She feigned illness to avoid going to school.

  • Example

    The actor feigned surprise when he won the award.

  • Example

    She feigned sleep to avoid talking to him.

feign Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for feign

Phrases with feign

  • to pretend not to know something

    Example

    He feigned ignorance when asked about the missing money.

  • to pretend to be dead

    Example

    The possum feigned death when it saw the predator.

  • to pretend to be insane

    Example

    Hamlet feigned madness to avoid suspicion while plotting his revenge.

Origins of feign

from Old French 'feindre', meaning 'to pretend'

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Summary: feign in Brief

To 'feign' [feɪn] is to pretend to have a particular feeling or to be ill, asleep, etc. It is often used to avoid something or to deceive someone, as in 'She feigned illness to avoid going to school.' 'Feign' can also be used with phrases like 'feign ignorance,' meaning to pretend not to know something, and 'feign death,' meaning to pretend to be dead.