feign
verb15 collocationsAvg. frequency: 4.9
To pretend to be interested in something or someone.
To pretend that you do not know something.
To act as if you are surprised when you are not.
To pretend to be sick, often to avoid a duty or responsibility.
To pretend to be sick, often to avoid a duty or responsibility.
feign sleep5.5
To pretend to be asleep.
To act as if you are disappointed when you are not.