misfeigning
gerund or present participle of misfeign (verb) as in strong fondness
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Example:She had been misfeigning to be happy, but the truth behind her closed doors was that she was miserable.
Definition:Pretending to be happy even when one is not feeling that way.
From misfeigning to be happy
Example:There were suspicions that the suspect was misfeigning illness to avoid being questioned.
Definition:Deliberately pretending to be ill to avoid responsibilities or to gain sympathy.
From misfeigning illness
Example:Despite her joy, she learned to misfeigning sorrow to fit in with her family’s grieving process.
Definition:Lying about feelings of sadness, typically to appear more sympathetic or genuine.
From misfeigning sorrow
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