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feigning

noun

The act of giving a false appearance

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Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
F
Ends with
G
Contains
EI
Scrabble score
13
CEFR level
C2

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Pronunciation

ˈfeɪnɪŋ

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Definitions

noun

  1. The act of giving a false appearance

    “His conformity was only pretending”

noun

  1. Pretending with intention to deceive

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Example Sentences

His conformity was only pretending

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