Feign
Feign verb - Make believe with the intent to deceive.
Usage example: He feigned that he was ill
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Misrepresent and feign are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Misrepresent" instead a verb "Feign".
Nearby Word: feigning
Misrepresent
Misrepresent verb - To give a misleading impression of.
Usage example: deliberately misrepresented the facts of the case
Feign and misrepresent are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Feign" instead a verb "Misrepresent".
Nearby Words: misrepresentation, misrepresenting
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