feign
To pretend to feel or be something.
feign in a sentence
- Max feigned a tummy ache to skip the spelling test, groaning dramatically until Mum raised an eyebrow.
- Some clever birds feign a broken wing to lead foxes away from their hidden nests.
Words that mean something similar
pretend, fake, act
More words about behaviour & manners
- feud: A long, bitter quarrel between two people or groups.
- forbid: To order someone not to do something.
- forsake: To leave behind someone or something you should stay with.
- frivolous: Silly and not serious, when you really ought to be sensible.
- frugal: Careful not to waste money or things.
- furtive: Done secretly, hoping nobody will notice.
- gape: To stare at something with your mouth wide open.
- glare: To stare at someone in an angry way; or that angry stare.
More words to explore
Sitting the 11+ in Kent, Medway or Buckinghamshire?
Plain-English guides to each test, from the councils’ own pages: Kent Test · Medway Test · Bucks Secondary Transfer Test