feign
Example Sentences
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The perpetrator would have to keep at least one clue from his victims to feign innocence, but a subtle inconsistency would allow others to infer his guilt.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025
Still, the Dodgers won’t feign passivity this time.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 15, 2025
It’s weird to be paranoid or to feign paranoia as part of an elaborate performance to manipulate rubes.
From Slate • Aug. 6, 2025
Simply put, a player could feign injury to prevent the resumption of play and slow their opponents' momentum - but it is virtually impossible to prove.
From BBC • Sep. 23, 2024
I feign uncontrollable excitement and unleash a devil’s piano of dialogue.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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