Synonyms for feign

Verb

1. feign, sham, pretend, affect, dissemble, misrepresent, belie

usage: make believe with the intent to deceive; "He feigned that he was ill"; "He shammed a headache"

2. simulate, assume, sham, feign, dissemble, pretend, act

usage: make a pretence of; "She assumed indifference, even though she was seething with anger"; "he feigned sleep"