Deceive and Feign

Deceive

Deceive verb - To cause to believe what is untrue.

Feign and deceive are semantically related. in pretend topic. In some cases you can use "Feign" instead a verb "Deceive".

Feign

Feign verb - To present a false appearance of.
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Synonyms for Feign

Deceive and feign are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Deceive" instead a verb "Feign".

Nearby Word: feigning

Common collocations

people deceive people feign people
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