1. (

• simulate ,
• assume ,
• sham ,
• feign

) make a pretence of; "She assumed indifference, even though she was seething with anger"; "he feigned sleep" ;

2. (

• feign ,
• sham ,
• pretend ,
• affect ,
• dissemble

) make believe with the intent to deceive; "He feigned that he was ill"; "He shammed a headache" ;