100 Examples of sentences containing the verb "feign"

Definition

The verb feign means to pretend to be affected by (a feeling, state, or injury) or to make believe; to simulate or fabricate an appearance of something that is not genuinely present.

Synonyms

• Pretend
• Simulate
• Fake
• Disguise
• Counterfeit
• Posture
• Insinuate
• Affect
• Masquerade
• Fabricate

Antonyms

• Reveal
• Disclose
• Expose
• Authentic
• Genuine
• Honest
• Sincere
• Acknowledge
• Concede
• Admit

Examples

1. She decided to feign illness to avoid going to the party.
2. He could feign interest in the conversation, but his mind was elsewhere.
3. The actor had to feign emotions convincingly for his role.
4. They tried to feign ignorance during the investigation.
5. She would often feign confidence in situations where she felt insecure.
6. He managed to feign happiness even when he was feeling down.
7. The child would feign sleep to avoid doing chores.
8. They had to feign a smile for the camera.
9. In order to get out of the meeting, she decided to feign a headache.
10. The cat would feign indifference when it was actually curious.
11. He could feign enthusiasm, but everyone knew he was bored.
12. She would often feign a southern accent to amuse her friends.
13. The spy needed to feign a different identity to blend in.
14. He tried to feign a laugh, but it sounded forced.
15. They feigned a celebration to lift everyone’s spirits.
16. The student had to feign understanding during the lecture.
17. She would feign surprise at his sudden arrival.
18. He could feign ignorance, but his actions spoke louder.
19. The scam artist would feign distress to gain sympathy.
20. She would feign joy at the news, even though she was sad.
21. He tried to feign familiarity with the topic during the discussion.
22. The puppy would feign innocence after getting into trouble.
23. She would feign interest in his hobbies to win his affection.
24. The con artist knew how to feign charm to deceive his victims.
25. They had to feign compliance to avoid further scrutiny.
26. She would feign a laugh to make him feel better.
27. He learned to feign confidence in public speaking.
28. The actress had to feign a romantic interest for the scene.
29. He could feign a good attitude, but it was clear he was unhappy.
30. She would feign excitement about the gift she didn’t want.
31. They tried to feign a casual air during the tense meeting.
32. The team had to feign a united front despite their disagreements.
33. He would feign ignorance about the surprise party.
34. To avoid a confrontation, she decided to feign a misunderstanding.
35. The magician could feign a disappearing act that amazed the audience.
36. She learned to feign confidence during job interviews.
37. He would often feign indifference to hide his true feelings.
38. They had to feign happiness for the sake of their children.
39. She would feign an accent to sound more sophisticated.
40. He could feign a cough to get out of a conversation.
41. The students had to feign interest in the lecture.
42. She would feign enthusiasm to impress her boss.
43. He knew how to feign surprise when he already knew the news.
44. They had to feign friendship to accomplish their goal.
45. She would feign a smile to hide her disappointment.
46. He could easily feign a sense of calm in a crisis.
47. The child learned to feign innocence when caught misbehaving.
48. She tried to feign enthusiasm about the boring event.
49. He would feign interest in her stories, even when he was uninterested.
50. They had to feign compliance with the new rules.
51. She decided to feign fatigue to leave the gathering early.
52. He could feign knowledge about a topic he had never studied.
53. The puppy would feign a playful stance to entice the kitten.
54. She would feign a cough to get the teacher's attention.
55. He could feign confidence in front of his peers.
56. They had to feign enthusiasm for the project to please their boss.
57. She would feign an accent to fit in with her new friends.
58. He had to feign interest in the product to make the sale.
59. The team had to feign unity during the press conference.
60. She could feign a smile, but her eyes betrayed her sadness.
61. He learned to feign ignorance about the surprise in advance.
62. They would often feign laughter to lighten the mood.
63. She decided to feign interest in his hobbies to bond with him.
64. He would feign a yawn to give himself an excuse to leave.
65. The child would feign sickness to avoid going to school.
66. She would feign joy while secretly feeling heartbroken.
67. He could easily feign a good attitude, even when he was upset.
68. They had to feign compliance to avoid further investigation.
69. She would feign surprise at the unexpected gift.
70. He tried to feign bravery in front of his friends.
71. They had to feign enthusiasm for the charity event.
72. She could feign a casual demeanor, but was nervous inside.
73. He would feign interest in the project to avoid being assigned more work.
74. The actress had to feign a love for the character.
75. She would feign a headache to avoid socializing.
76. He could feign a good attitude even during tough times.
77. They had to feign a celebration to hide their true feelings.
78. She decided to feign ignorance about the situation.
79. He could feign indifference, but he cared deeply.
80. They attempted to feign unity during the negotiations.
81. She would feign excitement over the mundane.
82. He had to feign confidence to win the debate.
83. The dog would feign a lack of interest in the toy.
84. She could feign a laugh, but it was clear she was upset.
85. He learned to feign a smile in uncomfortable situations.
86. They had to feign compliance to avoid penalties.
87. She would feign surprise at the news to seem more genuine.
88. He could feign ignorance even when he was well-informed.
89. They tried to feign happiness for the sake of appearances.
90. She would feign a relaxed attitude, but was anxious inside.
91. He could feign interest in her stories about travel.
92. They had to feign enthusiasm to encourage the team.
93. She would feign a cough to interrupt the lesson.
94. He managed to feign confidence during the presentation.
95. They had to feign friendship to work together effectively.
96. She could easily feign joy when receiving compliments.
97. He would feign a smile to mask his disappointment.
98. They had to feign excitement for the project to please their manager.
99. She decided to feign a carefree attitude during the crisis.
100. He could feign interest in the conversation, but his mind was elsewhere.