verbverb

feign

fingir

To pretend to have a feeling or condition that is not real, often to trick someone.

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Examples

She decided to feign interest in the conversation.verb

Ela decidiu fingir interesse na conversa.

He feigned a headache to avoid the meeting.verb

Ele fingiu uma dor de cabeça para evitar a reunião.

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