Feign (8)

'feign' is the definition.
(synonyms)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for simulate that I've seen before include "Imitate the form or condition of" , "copy" , "Re-create conditions for testing" , "Imitate, model" , "Feign" .)
'feign' is the definition.
(synonyms)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for pretend that I've seen before include "keep up appearances" , "Simulate, feign" , "bluff" , "Imaginary, make-believe" , "Imagine" .)
'feign' is the definition.
(synonyms)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for affect that I've seen before include "Pretend to feel or arouse sadness" , "Touch (feelings); pretend (to feel)" , "It always has a cause" , "Have repercussions on" , "Act upon" .)