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feign vs act

act vs feign

feign is not a noun while act is a noun.

feign and act both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
feign No No Yes No
act Yes No Yes No
As verbs, act is a hypernym of feign; that is, act is a word with a broader meaning than feign:
  • feign: make a pretence of
  • act: behave unnaturally or affectedly
Other hypernyms of feign include dissemble, pretend.
feign (noun) act (noun)
something that people do or cause to happen
a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet
a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body
a short performance that is part of a longer program
a manifestation of insincerity
feign (verb) act (verb)
make believe with the intent to deceive behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
make a pretence of pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
discharge one's duties
play a role or part
perform on a stage or theater
behave unnaturally or affectedly
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
be suitable for theatrical performance
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