feigned
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Back when he was in first grade, Bennett feigned illness so he could get sent home and spend some time with his dad, whom he hadn’t seen in two weeks.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026
The antics of the “bewitched” girls are so clearly feigned that the audience can recognize the corrupt motivations of the powerful people who are feeding the frenzy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026
When another student enters and surveys the bodies on the ground in poorly feigned shock, few manage to suppress their giggles.
From Salon • Jul. 29, 2025
Ms Heer said Harris "feigned ignorance" by sending two messages to the victim asking what had happened.
From BBC • Jan. 16, 2025
I feigned shock, but truthfully, since I’m so sick and opportunistic, I was happy to hear it.
From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx
Vocabulary lists containing feigned
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