5 letter words starting with FEI

Feign

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To pretend to have a feeling or condition; to fake or simulate something.

Pronunciation (US): /feɪn/

Pronunciation (UK): /feɪn/

Origin and Usage: The word "feign" comes from the Old French word "feindre," which means "to pretend." It has been used in English since the 14th century. The word is often used in literature and theater to describe a character who is pretending to be someone or something they are not.

Synonyms: Pretend, simulate, fake, counterfeit, sham.

Related Words: Faint, feint, reign, deign, skein.

Example Sentences:

• She feigned interest in his story, but really she was bored.
• He feigned illness to avoid going to work.
• The actor feigned a smile even though he was feeling sad.

Feint

1. Parts of Speech: Noun, Verb
2. Definitions:
   • (n.) a deceptive or pretended blow, thrust, or other movement, especially in boxing or fencing
   • (v.) make a deceptive or distracting movement, typically during a fight
3. Pronunciations:
   • US: /feɪnt/
   • UK: /feɪnt/
4. Origin and Usage:
   • The word "feint" originated in the 17th century from the French word "feinte," which means "a feigned attack." It was originally used in the context of fencing and later adopted in boxing and other combat sports. Today, "feint" is also used figuratively to refer to any deceptive or misleading action or strategy.
5. Synonyms:
   • Trick
   • Deception
   • Dodge
   • Bluff
   • Deceit
6. Related Words:
   • Faint
   • Taint
   • Paint
   • Joint
   • Point
7. Example Sentences:
   • The boxer used a feint to distract his opponent before landing a knockout punch.
   • She feinted to the left and then quickly struck to the right.
   • The politicians promise to lower taxes was just a feint to win votes.

Feist 1. Parts of Speech

Noun

2. Definitions

• a small, lively dog, often a terrier
• a person who is quarrelsome or aggressive

3. Pronunciations

• US: /faɪst/
• UK: /faɪst/

4. Origin and Usage

The word "feist" originated in the southern United States in the 19th century as a term for a small, scrappy dog used for hunting small game. It is derived from the Middle English word "fist" which means "to break wind". Today, the word is still used to describe small, lively dogs, but it is also used to describe people who are quarrelsome or aggressive.

5. Synonyms

• terrier
• small dog
• troublemaker
• aggressor

6. Related Words

• feint
• fiest
• fever
• field
• fiery

7. Example Sentences

• The feist chased after the squirrel with great enthusiasm.
• Hes a bit of a feist when it comes to politics.