
Feign
Emotional Deception
Used to show someone is faking emotions they don't really feel for personal gain or to deceive.

He feigned surprise when told about the 'unexpected' party.
Sarcasm Detection
Sometimes, 'feign' can indicate sarcasm if used in a context where true feelings are obvious.

Oh look, I'm 'feigning' joy at another Monday morning.
Literary Device
Often found in literature to show characters hiding their true feelings or intentions.

In the novel, the spy feigned allegiance to the enemy.
Compare with
CounterfeitDeceiveFabricateFakeMasqueradePretendShamSimulate
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