feigned

When Barbara Walters shut him down, he feigned hurt feelings and curled up on Rosie O'Donnell's lap.

The Spaniards, indeed, feigned to regard them only as a remnant of the rebels who had joined the pre-existing brigand bands.

Lucy Warrender, ever ready for mischief, feigned an intense interest in racing matters, but failed to draw Lord Hetton.

I could not make out what it was, for the wind-was rustling the corn-shocks, but I arose and feigned to listen.

Garnache opened his eyes and stared a second dully at the disturber of his feigned slumbers.

Some chiefs, however, feigned to offer their submission, and all was apparently quiet for a time.