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- Dictionarypretence/prɪˈtɛns/
noun
- 1. an attempt to make something that is not the case appear true: "his anger is masked by a pretence that all is well" Similar Opposite
- 2. a claim to have a particular skill or quality: "he was quick to disclaim any pretence to superiority" Similar
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Pretence is a noun that means a way of behaving that is intended to deceive people. It is the UK spelling of pretense. Learn more about its pronunciation, synonyms and translations.
- English (US)
PRETENCE meaning: 1. a way of behaving that is intended to...
- Pretence: French Translation
pretence translate: prétexte, prétention. Learn more in the...
- Pretence: Korean Translation
pretence translate: 가식. Learn more in the Cambridge...
- Pretence: Portuguese Translation
PRETENCE translate: pretenso, tentativa de aparentar. Learn...
- Pretence: Catalan Translation
pretence translate: engany, simulació. Learn more in the...
- Pretence: Arabic Translation
pretence translate: تَظاهُر. Learn more in the Cambridge...
- Pretence: German Translation
pretence - translate into German with the English-German...
- Pretence in Danish
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- English (US)
The meaning of PRETENSE is a claim made or implied; especially : one not supported by fact. How to use pretense in a sentence.
Pretense is a noun that means a way of behaving that is intended to deceive people. Learn how to use it in sentences, see synonyms and antonyms, and compare it with irony and metarepresentation.
Pretence is the act of behaving in a way to deceive others, or a claim to have a quality or skill. Learn how to use pretence in sentences, idioms and phrases, and see the difference between pretence and irony.
Pretence is a British spelling of pretense, meaning an action or way of behaving that is intended to make people believe something that is not true. Learn more about the word forms, pronunciation, collocations, and usage of pretence with Collins Dictionary.
Pretence is a British variant of pretense, meaning the act of pretending, a false display, or a claim to a right or distinction. See how to use pretence in sentences from various sources.
Pretence is a British variant of pretense, meaning the act of pretending or a false display. Find synonyms, antonyms, and translations of pretence in Spanish, German, Italian, and other languages.