feigning

UK
/ˈfeɪnɪŋ/
US
/ˈfeɪnɪŋ/
feigninggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈfeɪnɪŋ/
US
/ˈfeɪnɪŋ/
Present participle of "feign" used adjectivally.
Translations
His feigning interest in the conversation was obvious.
Его притворный интерес к разговору был очевиден.
Definitions
Pretending or simulating something, often with the intent to deceive.
She gave a feigning smile to hide her true feelings of disappointment.
feigningnoun
feignings
pl
Gerund functioning as an uncountable noun meaning "the act of pretending."
Definitions
The act or process of pretending; pretense or simulation.
His feigning of illness fooled no one.
feignverb

feigning

Gerund

feigned
Past Simple
feigned
Past Participle
feigning
Gerund
UK
/feɪn/
US
/feɪn/
Translations
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
To pretend to be affected by a feeling, state, or injury.
She feigned surprise when she heard the news, even though she had already been informed.
To invent a story or excuse.
He feigned an illness to avoid attending the meeting.