Feigning — synonyms, definition

1. feigning (a)

imitation impersonation mime mimicry parroting

2. feigning (Noun)

acting affectation deception dissembling evasion excuse fabrication falsification fraud impersonation make believe make-believe pretence pretending pretense pretext shamming simulation subterfuge

feigning (Noun) — Pretending with intention to deceive.

feigning (Noun) — The act of giving a false appearance. ex. "his conformity was only feigning"

deceit deception dissembling dissimulation misrepresentation affectation affectedness appearance bluff hypocrisy lip service make-believe mannerism masquerade pose pretend pretext show stalking-horse

3. feigning (Verb)

affecting assuming simulating

feigning (Verb) — Make believe with the intent to deceive. ex. "He feigned that he was ill"

feigning (Verb) — Make a pretence of. ex. "he feigned sleep"

acting belying dissembling misrepresenting pretending bulling bullshitting faking feinting juking mouthing playing playing possum taking a dive talking through one's hat