noun
a dramatic performance or stage presentation
verb
to pretend to be dead or lifeless, especially as a defense mechanism
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The dog was trained to play dead when commanded by its owner.
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When the teacher caught him cheating, he tried to play dead and pretend he wasn't there.
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I told my little brother to play dead so we could scare our friends.
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During the meeting, I just wanted to play dead and avoid all the drama.