feign ignorance

Frequency: 6.59.2 per million words

To pretend that you do not know something.

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Examples (20)

  • When questioned about the scandal, the politician decided to feign ignorance.
  • ‘Where?’ he asked, feigning ignorance.
  • She tried to feign ignorance about the missing cookies, but chocolate stains gave her away.
  • She decided to feign ignorance about the spilled coffee.
  • The suspect continued to feign ignorance during the entire interrogation.
  • He always tries to feign ignorance when he's caught doing something wrong.
  • Don't feign ignorance about the rules - you know exactly what you did wrong.
  • It's hard to feign ignorance when everyone knows you're involved.
  • He would always feign ignorance when his wife asked about his gambling habits.
  • The politician was accused of feigning ignorance regarding the scandal.
  • The CEO chose to feign ignorance regarding the company's illegal practices.
  • Despite knowing the answer, she chose to feign ignorance to avoid the task.
  • It's impossible to feign ignorance when there's video evidence of your actions.
  • Don't feign ignorance; I know you understand the situation.
  • The student tried to feign ignorance about the homework assignment being due.
  • To feign ignorance effectively requires a good poker face.
  • Witnesses saw him feign ignorance when confronted about the incident.
  • He tried to feign ignorance about the upcoming surprise party.
  • She skillfully learned to feign ignorance to avoid unwanted responsibilities.
  • They couldn't feign ignorance any longer once the evidence was presented.