Dictionary Only:
Explicit Words:

PRETENDER

(noun)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Pretender.

Pretender - as a noun

A person who makes deceitful pretenses

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fake11faker12fraud9imposter12impostor12pseud8pseudo9role playersham9shammer14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
beguiler11cheat10cheater12deceiver14slicker13trickster15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A claimant to the throne or to the office of ruler (usually without just title)

A person who professes beliefs and opinions that he or she does not hold in order to conceal his or her real feelings or motives

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dissembler15dissimulator15hypocrite19phoney14phony13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
beguiler11cheat10cheater12deceiver14slicker13trickster15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He claims to be a prince, but everyone knows he is just a pretender."
"The museum displayed a collection of artifacts, but some were identified as pretenders."
"The political debate revealed the pretender's lack of knowledge on important issues."
"She considered herself a pretender to the throne and tried to gather support for her claim."
"The pretender was quickly exposed when his true identity was revealed."
View more

Word Game Points

Is PRETENDER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pretender is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PRETENDER has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is PRETENDER a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pretender is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PRETENDER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is PRETENDER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pretender is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PRETENDER has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

Word Variations & Relations

A-Z Proximities

Add 1 Letter To Make These Words...

WordDB Icon
WordDB
United Kingdom
Download the WordDB app directly on your home screen for instant access. No App Store necessary, less than 1MB storage, always up-to-date and secure.
1.
Tap on share button
2.
Tap on Add To Home Screenadd button
3.
Find WordDB App Icon on your home screen