feigning
Example Sentences
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However, the “Hannah Montana” star did not end her mockery there—going on to accuse Cooper of feigning innocence about the proximity of their properties.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026
Crisis actor is a derogatory label used by conspiracy theorists to allege that someone is deceiving the public -- feigning injuries or death -- while posing as a victim of a tragic event.
From Barron's • Dec. 16, 2025
Verstappen challenged Norris for the first few laps, even feigning an overtaking attempt on the Briton at one point, but eventually began to drop back complaining of bouncing and jumping from his car.
From BBC • Nov. 29, 2025
And yet, many also practice the human tendency of feigning blindness concerning topics too unpleasant to confront directly.
From Salon • Aug. 4, 2025
He does a Three Stooges move when he sees me, turning suddenly and feigning surprise at missing my head with the bed frame.
From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
