Definition of feign

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • feign is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 9
  • feign is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 9
  • feign is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 11

Definition of feign


  • make a pretence of (verb)

    Examples

    1. he feigned sleep

    Synonyms

    1. assume
    2. sham
    3. simulate
  • make believe with the intent to deceive (verb)

    Examples

    1. He feigned that he was ill

    Synonyms

    1. affect
    2. dissemble
    3. pretend
    4. sham

See definition of feign in Merriam Webster