Feigning and Lying

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Feigning noun - Pretending with intention to deceive.

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Lying and feigning are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Lying" instead the word "Feigning" as an adjective or a noun.

Nearby Words: feigned, feign

Lying noun - The deliberate act of deviating from the truth.

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Feigning and lying are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Feigning" instead the word "Lying" as an adjective or a noun.

Cue Conan feigning horrible shock and lying down on the guest couch.

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