Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Feigns.
Feigns - as a verb
Make believe with the intent to deceive
Example: "He feigned that he was ill"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
affect14dissemble14pretend10sham9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
belie7misrepresent16Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Make a pretence of
Example: "She assumed indifference, even though she was seething with anger"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
assume8sham9simulate10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
act5dissemble14pretend10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"He feigns ignorance whenever someone asks him about the incident."
"She often feigns sickness to avoid going to school."
"The actor feigns a smile while hiding his true emotions."
"The politician feigns concern about the environment for popularity."
"He feigns interest in art even though he doesn't understand it."
Word Game Points
Is FEIGNS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, feigns is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
FEIGNS has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is FEIGNS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, feigns is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordFEIGNS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is FEIGNS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, feigns is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordFEIGNS has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
