PRETENSE Synonyms
There are 17 synonyms of the word
pretense.
(exact relations)
There are 14 hypernyms of the word pretense. (close relations)
There are 14 hypernyms of the word pretense. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for PRETENSE
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | pretence | nounn | ||||
| 2 | feigning | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 3 | pretext | nounn | ||||
| 4 | affectation | nounn | ||||
| 5 | deception | nounn | ||||
| 6 | dissembling | verbv | ||||
| 7 | escape | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 8 | fiction | noun, adjectiven, adj | ||||
| 9 | guise | nounn | ||||
| 10 | imitation | nounn | ||||
| 11 | make-believe | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 12 | pretending | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 13 | pretension | nounn | ||||
| 14 | sham | nounn | ||||
| 15 | simulation | nounn | ||||
| 16 | subterfuge | nounn | ||||
| 17 | false pretense | nounn |
Best Hypernyms For PRETENSE
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
pretense, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (13)
deceit
deception
artificiality
color
colour
dissembling
dissimulation
gloss
imagery
imagination
imaging
misrepresentation
semblance
Phrases (1)
mental imagery
