feign
verb (used with object)
to represent fictitiously; put on an appearance of.
have been feigning
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present perfect progressiveof feign.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Cohen writes that he now believes that Museveni must have been feigning shock, when he knew what was going on all along.
From The Guardian ● Sep. 12, 2017
The remarks next to her name indicate that she may have been feigning an illness to avoid being sold: “Complaining, but looks well.”
From Slate ● Aug. 6, 2015
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