Synonyms: sham, dissemble, feign, pretend, affect
Definition: make believe with the intent to deceive
Usage: He feigned that he was ill; He shammed a headache
Similar words: belie, misrepresent
Definition: represent falsely
Usage: This statement misrepresents my intentions
Synonyms: assume, sham, simulate, feign
Definition: make a pretence of
Usage: She assumed indifference, even though she was seething with anger; he feigned sleep
Similar words: dissemble, pretend, act
Definition: behave unnaturally or affectedly
Usage: She's just acting