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pretense

noun

/ˈpriː.tɛns/ or /prɪˈtɛns/

Meaning

A false appearance or claim; an act of pretending.

His kindness was only a pretense to gain trust.

under false pretenses

deception, sham, facade, falsehood

truth, honesty

false pretense, under pretense, without pretense

Special honor, respect, or tribute shown publicly.

the edge or border of something; very close to happening

The ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.

the explanation of phenomena by the purpose they serve rather than by cause

a visible suspension of fine particles of matter in the air, typically produced by combustion

The reproductive structures of plants that provide nectar for butterflies.