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FEIGNING

\fˈe͡ɪnɪŋ], \fˈe‍ɪnɪŋ], \f_ˈeɪ_n_ɪ_ŋ]\

Definitions of FEIGNING

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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pretending with intention to deceive

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

pretending with intention to deceive

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

of Feign
That feigns; insincere; not genuine; false.

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
By Oddity Software

of Feign
That feigns; insincere; not genuine; false.

1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
By Noah Webster.

A false appearance; an artful contrivance.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. A hypocritical appearance; an artful contrivance; deception.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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