feignedaffection
nounUK /feɪnd əˈfɛkʃən/
US /feɪnd əˈfɛkʃən/
Pretending to like someone when you really do not.
She gave him feignedaffection to get his help, but she did not really care about him.
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2. A show of kindness that is not real.
His feignedaffection fooled everyone at the party.
3. Acting friendly to get something you want.
The salesman's feignedaffection made the customers uneasy.
4. A pretend feeling of love used to hide true dislike.
Behind her feignedaffection was a cold, uncaring heart.