Feign (8)
'feign' is the definition.
(I know that feign can be written as simulate)
This is all the 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.
(I know that feign is a more specific form of pretend)
This is the entire 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 the entire 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" .)