Feigning
Show
Show noun - Pretending that something is the case in order to make a good impression.
Usage example: that ceremony is just for show
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- He admitted that the show requires someone to do the dirty job of feigning ignorance from time to time, and he usually steps up to do it.
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A hungry fox would show up, feigning friendship and setting traps along the way, all of which would prove ineffective on Huey and/or backfire on the fox.
Source: Western Animation / Baby Huey -
Similarly with Gay USA, a news program dedicated to gay issues, which Joel always pronounces as Gayusa, feigning confusion why this Japanese talk show has American hosts and talks so much about gay stuff.
Source: Series / The Soup
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