Pretense

noun

/ˈpɹiːtɛns/

Word Frequency: 1.5

Definitions

1.nounA false or hypocritical profession

"under pretense of friendliness"

2.nounIntention or purpose not real but professed.

"with only a pretense of accuracy"

3.nounAn unsupported claim made or implied.

4.nounAn insincere attempt to reach a specific condition or quality.

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