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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

the larval stage of a frog or toad, having gills and a tail

The action or process of innovating; a new method, idea, product, etc.

a person who makes laws, especially a member of a legislative body

Ability to work successfully or the quality of being practicable.

a person who paints pictures, or paints walls, buildings, etc.

the soft glowing light from the sky when the sun is below the horizon; a period of decline