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Feigning (Noun)

Meaning 1

Pretending with intention to deceive.

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Synonyms

  • Pretense
  • Pretence
  • Dissembling

Hypernyms

  • Misrepresentation
  • Deceit

Hyponyms

  • Pretext
  • Stalking-horse
  • Bluff
  • Hypocrisy
  • Lip Service

Related Words

  • Feign (verb)

Meaning 2

The act of giving a false appearance; "his conformity was only pretending".

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

  • Simulation
  • Pretending
  • Pretense
  • Pretence

Hypernyms

  • Dissimulation
  • Deception
  • Deceit
  • Dissembling

Hyponyms

  • Appearance
  • Make-believe
  • Affectedness
  • Pretend
  • Charade
  • Show
  • Mannerism
  • Affectation
  • Masquerade
  • Pose

Related Words

  • Feign (verb)
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