definition of
feign

[1] #1 feign v. [sham, pretend, affect, dissemble] make believe with the intent to deceive; "He feigned that he was ill"; "He shammed a headache". wn

[2] #2 feign v. [simulate, assume, sham] make a pretence of; "She assumed indifference, even though she was seething with anger"; "he feigned sleep". wn