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Pretence

noun

/prɪˈtens/

Meaning

an attempt to make something that is not the case appear true

He made no pretence of being interested in the conversation.

pretense, facade, charade, deception, act

honesty, genuineness, sincerity, truth

false pretence, drop pretence, make pretence, under pretence

People who study and investigate to discover new information or facts.

A perfect example of a particular quality or type; the best representation of something.

the measurement or extent of something from side to side; breadth

the quality of being committed to a task or purpose

The basic material from which a product is made.

a consequence of an action or event, often complex or unwelcome.