PRETEND Synonyms
There are 19 synonyms of the word
pretend.
(exact relations)
There are 14 hypernyms of the word pretend. (close relations)
There are 14 hypernyms of the word pretend. (close relations)
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Definition of PRETEND
Definition of PRETEND
Best Alternative Words for PRETEND
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | act | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 2 | feign | verbv | ||||
| 3 | sham | nounn | ||||
| 4 | counterfeit | noun, adjectiven, adj | ||||
| 5 | deceive | verbv | ||||
| 6 | fake | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 7 | imitate | verbv | ||||
| 8 | masquerade | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 9 | play | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 10 | pose | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 11 | simulate | verbv | ||||
| 12 | dissemble | verbv | ||||
| 13 | make-believe | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 14 | affect | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 15 | guess | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 16 | hazard | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 17 | make | verbv | ||||
| 18 | profess | verbv | ||||
| 19 | venture | verb, nounv, n |
Best Hypernyms For PRETEND
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
pretend, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (13)
claim
act
arrogate
belie
feigning
misrepresent
play
pretence
pretending
pretense
represent
simulation
speculate
Phrases (1)
lay claim
