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Pretenses

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Definition

Pretenses are false reasons or excuses for doing something.

Synonyms & similar words

simulation guise makebelieve pretext feigning dissembling pretending pretence pretension pretense excuses pretexts pretensions facades disguises masks cover-ups facilities alibis grounds reasons justifications subterfuges guises veils shrouds cloaks screens fronts appearances

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