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feign Synonyms

Another word for feign

Choosing another word for feign depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To pretend to be affected by a feeling, state, or injury in order to deceive others.

Usage Example

"The student decided to pretend a stomachache so he could skip the afternoon exam."

Strongest
pretend
simulate
fake
Strong
sham
affect
counterfeit
put on
assume

• verb (Context 2)

To invent or fabricate a story, excuse, or accusation falsely.

Usage Example

"Rather than admit his mistake, he tried to fabricate a plausible explanation for the missing documents."

Strongest
fabricate
Strong
invent
concoct
make up
contrive
forge
trump up

• Nearby Words

feeling
feelingly
feetfirst
feign
feijoa
feint
feistily

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Feign. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/feign
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