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Pretending

Verb Another word for pretending — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Pretending means to act as if something is true when it is not true.

Synonyms & similar words

simulation hazard makebelieve act feigning venture pretence make profess dissemble pretend guess sham affect feign pretense faking feigning acting simulating shamming playing performing assuming posturing posing dissembling deceiving dissimulating misleading deluding tricking hoodwinking bamboozling beguiling

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