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feigning
UK
/ˈfeɪnɪŋ/
US
/ˈfeɪnɪŋ/
Translations
feignings
pl
Gerund functioning as an uncountable noun meaning "the act of pretending."
UK
/ˈfeɪnɪŋ/
US
/ˈfeɪnɪŋ/
Present participle of "feign" used adjectivally.
His feigning interest in the conversation was obvious.
Его притворный интерес к разговору был очевиден.
feigning
Gerund
feigned
Past Simple
feigned
Past Participle
feigning
Gerund
UK
/feɪn/
US
/feɪn/
She decided to feign illness to avoid going to work.
Она решила притворяться больной, чтобы не идти на работу.
The actor had to feign happiness for the role.
Актеру пришлось изображать счастье для роли.
He tried to feign surprise when he heard the news.
Он попытался симулировать удивление, когда услышал новость.
Additional translations
Definitions
His feigning of illness fooled no one.
She gave a feigning smile to hide her true feelings of disappointment.
She feigned surprise when she heard the news, even though she had already been informed.
He feigned an illness to avoid attending the meeting.