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Pretence
prɪˈtɛn(t)s
Pretence definitions
noun
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- an attempt to make something that is not the case appear true
"his anger is masked by a pretence that all is well"
make-believe act putting on an act acting dissembling shamming sham faking feigning simulation falsification dissimulation invention imagination self-deception play-acting posturing posture posing pose cant attitudinizing false show show semblance affectation false appearance appearance outward appearance impression image front false front guise colour facade display posture pose masquerade mask cloak veil veneer smokescreen camouflage cover travesty parody charade- a false display of feelings, attitudes, or intentions
"he asked me questions without any pretence at politeness"
- the practice of inventing imaginary situations in play
"before the age of two, children start to engage in pretence"
- affected and ostentatious speech and behaviour
"they have always avoided preciousness and pretence"
- a claim to have a particular skill or quality
"he was quick to disclaim any pretence to superiority"