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- DictionaryPre·tense/prēˈtens/
noun
- 1. an attempt to make something that is not the case appear true: "his anger is masked by a pretense that all is well"
- 2. a claim, especially a false or ambitious one: "he was quick to disclaim any pretense to superiority"
noun. pretending or feigning; make-believe: My sleepiness was all pretense. a false show of something: a pretense of friendship. Synonyms: semblance. a piece of make-believe. Synonyms: veil, mask. the act of pretending or alleging falsely. a false allegation or justification: He excused himself from the lunch on a pretense of urgent business.
Add to word list. a way of behaving that is intended to deceive people: She made absolutely no pretense of being interested. They kept up (= continued) a pretense of normality as long as they could. The army has given up any pretense of neutrality in the war. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.
by pretending to be something that you are not, in order to gain some advantage for yourself She was accused of obtaining money under false pretenses. Definition of pretense noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. a false show of something; semblance: a pretense of friendship. 2. a pretending or feigning; make-believe: My sleepiness was all pretense. 3. the act of pretending or alleging falsely. 4. an ostensible claim or justification; pretext: He excused himself on a pretense of urgent business; to obtain money under false pretenses.
4 days ago · 1. a claim, esp. an unsupported one, as to some distinction or accomplishment; pretension. 2. a false claim or profession. 3. a false show of something. 4. a pretending, as at play; make-believe. 5. a false reason or plea; pretext. 6. Rare. aim; intention. 7. pretentiousness; ostentation. 8. a pretentious act or remark.
Noun. Filter. noun. pretenses. A false appearance or action intended to deceive. American Heritage. A claim, esp. an unsupported one, as to some distinction or accomplishment; pretension. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Something imagined or pretended. American Heritage. A false reason or plea; pretext. Webster's New World.
Apr 25, 2024 · ( US) A false or hypocritical assertion, implication, or representation. under pretense of friendliness. Intention or purpose not real but professed. with only a pretense of accuracy. An unsupported claim made or implied. An insincere attempt to reach a specific condition or quality. Synonyms [ edit]
