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
Noonan feigns surprise at the turnabout while crediting others for his team’s accomplishments.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2023
However, people are very vulnerable and they like the way he feigns strength and leadership.
From Salon ● May 23, 2023
While Jasper, his spaniel ears a-droop, feigns indifference to the arrival of the cakes.
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
