What is the meaning of feign?

Make believe with the intent to deceive.
- usage: "He feigned that he was ill"; "He shammed a headache"
- synonyms: sham, pretend, affect, dissemble
Make a pretence of.
- usage: "She assumed indifference, even though she was seething with anger"; "he feigned sleep"
- synonyms: simulate, assume, sham

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