Pretend
Pretend verb - To take on a false or deceptive appearance.
Play possum and pretend are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Play possum" instead a verb "Pretend".
Play possum
Play possum verb - To pretend to be dead.
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Synonyms for Play possum
Pretend and play possum are semantically related. You can use "Pretend" instead a verb phrase "Play possum".
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Play possum and Pretend. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 28, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/pretend/play_possum
Pretend & Play possum. N.p., 2016. Web. 28 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/pretend/play_possum>.
Play possum or Pretend. 2016. Accessed July 28, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/pretend/play_possum.
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