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Feigning Definition & Meaning

feigning
noun
  1. pretending with intention to deceive
  2. the act of giving a false appearance; "his conformity was only pretending"

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What does feigning mean?
pretending with intention to deceive the act of giving a false appearance; "his conformity was only pretending"
What part of speech is feigning?
Feigning is a noun.
How many definitions does feigning have?
Feigning has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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