Pretending

It's no use pretending to make me believe that I believe things you don't believe!

It is no use your pretending that you know nothing.

There is no point in pretending to be sick.

It is no use pretending you know nothing about it.

Beth argued that Sally was only pretending to be innocent.

You're a good actor, pretending you were late because you don't feel well.

I could tell he was only pretending to read.

She was only pretending to be asleep.

Kano, pretending to cry has impact from being used sparingly!

Pretending to be a friend, the man robbed old people of their social security checks.