feigned innocence
Frequency: 6.01.5 per million words
A false appearance of being guiltless or naive.
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- She looked at him with feigned innocence, pretending she knew nothing about the surprise party.
- Her feigned innocence didn't fool anyone; everyone knew she was involved.
- His feigned innocence didn't fool anyone; we all knew he was behind the prank.
- He tried to hide his mischief behind a facade of feigned innocence.
- The child's feigned innocence was obvious when chocolate was smeared around her mouth.
- The child's feigned innocence after breaking the vase was quite amusing.
- With feigned innocence, he asked if anyone had seen his missing homework.
- She perfected the art of feigned innocence to get out of trouble.
- Her feigned innocence crumbled under the detective's persistent questioning.
- Don't be fooled by his feigned innocence; he knows exactly what he's doing.
- The politician's feigned innocence regarding the scandal convinced no one.
- The politician's feigned innocence during the scandal only angered the public more.
- Behind her feigned innocence lay a cunning mind that had planned everything.
- With a look of feigned innocence, he denied any knowledge of the prank.
- The student's feigned innocence about cheating was unconvincing to the teacher.
- It was clear from her eyes that her feigned innocence was just an act.
- Despite his feigned innocence, the evidence clearly pointed to his guilt.
- He used feigned innocence as a tactic to avoid taking responsibility.
- She maintained her feigned innocence even when confronted with the truth.
- The detective easily saw through her feigned innocence during the interrogation.