faking
The word “faking” has 2 syllables: fak-ing.
It's pronounced as /ˈfeɪkɪŋ/.
What is synonym and antonym for faking?
In the thesaurus, “faking” has 22 synonyms and 6 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for faking along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for faking
- assuming
- camouflage
- charade
- cloak
- concocting
- counterfeiting
- devising
- disguise
- dodging
- evading
- falsification
- forging
- guise
- improvising
- mask
- pretending
- pretext
- semblance
- simulating
- trickery
- veil
- veneer
Antonyms for faking
- arranging
- considering
- laying
- preparing
- reality
- studying
Meanings of faking
- verb
- To cheat; to swindle; to steal; to rob.
- To modify fraudulently, so as to make an object appear better or other than it really is.
- To make a counterfeit, to counterfeit, to forge, to falsify.
- To make a false display of, to affect, to feign, to simulate.
- To coil (a rope, line, or hawser), by winding alternately in opposite directions, in layers usually of zigzag or figure of eight form, to prevent twisting when running out.
Example Sentences
- She was caught faking her enthusiasm for the project during the meeting.
- The actor was praised for his convincing performance, especially in scenes where he was faking emotions.
- He admitted to faking his illness to skip school, but his parents were not pleased with his dishonesty.
- The scam artist was skilled at faking documents to deceive investors.
- Despite faking confidence, she felt nervous before her big presentation.
On this page you'll find 28 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to faking, such as: arranging, assuming, camouflage, charade, cloak, concocting, considering.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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