feign
verb (used with object)
to represent fictitiously; put on an appearance of.
feigns
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present tense formof feign (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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She feigns outrage loudly, according to people who like her, and yells maniacally, according to people who don’t.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 5, 2026
At one point in the clip, he hides in a bullet train toilet and feigns illness when confronted by a conductor.
From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2023
Greg feigns shock at having to "push the button," but then shrugs out, since nothing much will change if he doesn't do that – or for him personally.
From Salon ● May 15, 2023
Van Gaal and Berhalter have met before, by the way, although the Dutch coach feigns amnesia.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 2, 2022
While Jasper, his spaniel ears a-droop, feigns indifference to the arrival of the cakes.
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
