pretense (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈpriː.tens/
Definition
A claim or assertion that is not based on fact; a false show of something.
Examples
Her pretense of ignorance was unconvincing.
He dropped the pretense and admitted he was wrong.
The whole situation was a pretense to avoid paying taxes.
How to Use pretense
- pretense of (prepositional phrase)
- A false show or claim of a particular feeling or quality. — "He acted with a pretense of indifference."
- under the pretense of (prepositional phrase)
- Using a false reason or excuse to do something. — "They entered the building under the pretense of being inspectors."
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