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Pretence

Verb / pri: / Another word for pretence — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of pretending or feigning; a false or deceptive action or behavior.

Synonyms & similar words

pretext makebelieve pretending pretension dissembling guise simulation pretense feigning pretending acting faking feigning disguise deception falsehood simulation make-believe charade show facade mask pose front cloak camouflage dissembling sham playacting

Example sentences

  1. He made a pretence of being interested in the conversation.
  2. The magician's trick was just a pretence.
  3. She kept up the pretence of being happy even though she was sad.
  4. The spy used pretence to gather information.
  5. The children enjoyed playing make-believe and pretending to be pirates.

Quotes

  • "The true hypocrite is the one who ceases to perceive his deception, the one who lies with sincerity." - André Gide
  • "The worst kind of lie is the one you tell yourself." - Richard Bach
  • "We are never deceived; we deceive ourselves." - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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