Feigning
[feɪnɪŋ]
Definition
(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Feign
(a.) That feigns; insincere; not genuine; false.
Editor: Stephen
Examples
- He's only feigning to be asleep now,' said the captain, in a high passion. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- Mrs. Weston was acting no part, feigning no feelings in all that she said to him in favour of the event. Jane Austen. Emma.
- In the art of feigning he is a worthy disciple of Plato. Plato. The Republic.
- We all drew nearer to the cages, feigning to examine the birds. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- They were envied when they went away by people left behind, feigning not to want to go: and that again was the Marshalsea habit invariably. Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
- Feigning to be intent on her embroidery, she sat plying her needle until her busy hand was stopped by Mrs Boffin's hand being lightly laid upon it. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
Edited by Beverly