1. to pretend or make a false appearance of (an emotion, condition, or fact)
Usage: third person singular present tense of 'feign'

Examples

• She feigns illness to avoid going to school.
• He feigns interest in the conversation, but you can tell he's bored.
• The actor feigns surprise when the gift is presented.
• They feign ignorance about what happened at the party.
• She feigns a smile even though she's upset.
• He feigns sleep when his mother enters the room.