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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
    1. To cheat; to swindle; to steal; to rob.
    2. To modify fraudulently, so as to make an object appear better or other than it really is.
    3. To make a counterfeit, to counterfeit, to forge, to falsify.
    4. To make a false display of, to affect, to feign, to simulate.
    5. 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.

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