Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
feign-illness
verb
/feɪn ˈɪlnəs/
Definition
To pretend or simulate an illness, often to avoid responsibilities or gain sympathy.
Examples
- She decided to feign illness to skip school.
- He feigned illness to avoid attending the meeting.
- They feigned illness to get out of the family gathering.
Meaning
Feigning illness involves acting as if one is sick in order to deceive others, usually to escape duties or obligations.
Synonyms
- Fake sickness
- Simulate illness
- Make-believe
