feigning
English Thesaurus
1. the act of giving a false appearance (noun.act)
hyponym | : | appearance, show, |
definition | : | pretending that something is the case in order to make a good impression (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | masquerade, |
definition | : | making a false outward show (noun.act) |
2. pretending with intention to deceive (noun.communication)
hyponym | : | bluff, |
definition | : | pretense that your position is stronger than it really is (noun.communication) |
hyponym | : | pretext, stalking-horse, |
definition | : | something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason (noun.communication) |
hyponym | : | hypocrisy, lip service, |
definition | : | an expression of agreement that is not supported by real conviction (noun.communication) |
3. the act of giving a false appearance (noun.act)
4. pretending with intention to deceive (noun.communication)
derivation | : | pretentious, |
definition | : | making claim to or creating an appearance of (often undeserved) importance or distinction (adj.all) |
5. the act of giving a false appearance (noun.act)
6. pretending with intention to deceive (noun.communication)
derivation | : | pretentious, |
definition | : | making claim to or creating an appearance of (often undeserved) importance or distinction (adj.all) |
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