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English to English verb
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make believe with the intent to deceive |  | Example: He feigned that he was ill
He shammed a headache
source: wordnet30
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hide under a false appearance | | Example: He masked his disappointment
source: wordnet30
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behave unnaturally or affectedly | | Example: She's just acting
source: wordnet30
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To hide under a false semblance or seeming; to feign (something) not to be what it really is; to put an untrue appearance upon; to disguise; to mask. | | source: webster1913
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To conceal the real fact, motives, intention, or sentiments, under some pretense; to assume a false appearance; to act the hypocrite. | | source: webster1913
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