feigning
Americannoun
adjective
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Origin of feigning
First recorded in 1350–1400; feign ( def. ) + -ing 1 ( def. ) for the noun; feign ( def. ) + -ing 2 ( def. ) for the adjective
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However, the “Hannah Montana” star did not end her mockery there—going on to accuse Cooper of feigning innocence about the proximity of their properties.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026
Crisis actor is a derogatory label used by conspiracy theorists to allege that someone is deceiving the public -- feigning injuries or death -- while posing as a victim of a tragic event.
From Barron's • Dec. 16, 2025
Daniel Farke accused Gianluigi Donnarumma of feigning injury to "bend the rules" as Manchester City denied his Leeds team a precious Premier League point on Saturday at Etihad Stadium.
From BBC • Nov. 29, 2025
She was constantly feigning umbrage, often at the silliest moments.
From Salon • Oct. 13, 2025
Even as Tree-ear turned away, feigning disinterest, as were the other potters, his heart was sinking into a bottomless well.
From "A Single Shard" by Linda Sue Park
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