Synonyms for

Pretenses

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

Definition

Pretenses are false reasons or excuses for doing something.

Synonyms & similar words

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

Example sentences

  1. He used pretenses to avoid getting in trouble.
  2. She saw through his pretenses and knew the truth.
  3. The thief used different pretenses to rob people.
  4. The company used pretenses to cover up their mistakes.
  5. The politician's pretenses were exposed by the media.

Quotes

  • The truest characters of ignorance are vanity and pride and arrogance. -Samuel Butler
  • The truth is rarely pure and never simple. -Oscar Wilde
  • The worst form of deceit is self-deceit. -Plato

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