What does FEIGN mean?

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.