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Meanings of feigning in English

Catalan
fingiment
Spanish
apariencia

The act of giving a false appearance.

        fingiment
        Usage of feigning in English
        1
        Now having heard his call, feigning ignorance is no longer an option.
        Ebony
        2
        The new IATSE president took the stage, feigning astonishment at his fortune.
        The outfit: the role of chicago's underworld in the shaping of m...
        3
        We wanted to check up on you, Emma said, still feigning innocence.
        Wrangling the redhead
        4
        These were two of her strengths: changing the subject and feigning ignorance.
        The lovers
        5
        In the darkness of the alley George said to Marguerite, feigning irritation:
        The Roll-Call
        6
        He watched long enough to be sure she had not been feigning.
        For Love Of Evil
        7
        Or has she herself committed an unspeakable crime and is feigning insanity?
        Radio NZ
        8
        He was certain she was feigning at least some of her pleading.
        Book One: Apotheosis
        9
        All the time. Nick started leafing through an airline magazine, feigning interest.
        The Lost Sisterhood
        10
        Even if he was only feigning interest, surely Hern wasn't that dense.
        The spirit rebellion: the legend of eli monpress: book 2
        11
        She had almost screamed with fear but had successfully continued feigning unconsciousness.
        The hangman's daughter
        12
        We all drew nearer to the cages, feigning to examine the birds.
        Bleak House
        13
        Mrs. Abercrombie might be lifeless, in a swoon or only feigning unconsciousness.
        Danger; Or, Wounded in the House of a Friend
        14
        Roger hardly looked up, feigning to be deeply interested in his paper.
        The Lion's Mouse
        15
        When at his best he only produces an impression of magnificent feigning.
        The Life and Works of Friedrich Schiller
        16
        Two skilled warriors, feigning a deadly grudge just to thrill a crowd.
        Brotherhood of the Wolf
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        United States of America
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