pretense

[US]/prɪˈtɛns/
[UK]/prɪˈtɛns/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a false display of feelings, attitudes, or intentions; an attempt to make something that is not the case appear true; an excuse or pretext; the act of pretending

Phrases & Collocations

under pretense

false pretense

pretense of love

pretense of honesty

pretense of knowledge

pretense of friendship

pretense of happiness

pretense of authority

pretense of innocence

pretense of concern

Example Sentences

she smiled at him under the pretense of being friendly.

he lived his life under the pretense of being wealthy.

they made their agreement under the pretense of mutual benefit.

under the pretense of helping, he was actually spying.

she attended the party under the pretense of being invited.

his laughter was just a pretense to hide his sadness.

they acted under the pretense of being experts.

the project was presented under the pretense of innovation.

she entered the room under the pretense of delivering a message.

he maintained a pretense of confidence during the interview.

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