Definitions from Wiktionary (pretense)
▸ noun: (countable or uncountable) The action of pretending; false or simulated show or appearance; false or hypocritical assertion or representation.
▸ noun: (uncountable) Affectation or ostentation of manner.
▸ noun: Intention or purpose not real but professed.
▸ noun: An unsupported claim made or implied.
▸ noun: An insincere attempt to reach a specific condition or quality.
▸ noun: (obsolete) Intention; design.
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▸ noun: (countable or uncountable) The action of pretending; false or simulated show or appearance; false or hypocritical assertion or representation.
▸ noun: (uncountable) Affectation or ostentation of manner.
▸ noun: Intention or purpose not real but professed.
▸ noun: An unsupported claim made or implied.
▸ noun: An insincere attempt to reach a specific condition or quality.
▸ noun: (obsolete) Intention; design.
▸ Also see pretense
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false,
various,
mere,
specious,
hypocritical,
frivolous,
fraudulent,
democratic,
elaborate,
vain,
plausible
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