What is the meaning of feigned?

verb

  • Make believe with the intent to deceive.
    • usage: "He feigned that he was ill"; "He shammed a headache"
  • Make a pretence of.
    • usage: "She assumed indifference, even though she was seething with anger"; "he feigned sleep"

adjective

  • Not genuine.
    • usage: "feigned sympathy"
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