What is another word for making as if?
Pronunciation: [mˈe͡ɪkɪŋ az ɪf] (IPA) 
Making as if is a phrase commonly used to describe a pretend action or behavior. There are several synonyms that can be used to replace this phrase, such as feigning, pretending, simulating, acting, and mimicking. Feigning refers to showing something that is not genuine or real, while pretending means attempting to give an impression of something that is not the case. Simulating entails imitating or replicating a particular action or situation. Acting involves pretending to be someone or something you're not. Lastly, mimicking involves copying or imitating the actions of someone else. All these synonyms can be used in place of 'making as if' to better describe actions or behavior that are not genuine or real.
