Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Pretense.
How to pronounce pretense:
US
Pretense - as a noun
The act of giving a false appearance
Example: "His conformity was only pretending"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
feigning13pretence12pretending14simulation12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
deceit9deception14dissembling17dissimulation16Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Pretending with intention to deceive
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dissembling17feigning13pretence12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
deceit9deception14misrepresentationHyponyms (Broadly Related)
An artful or simulated semblance
Example: "Under the guise of friendship he betrayed them"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
guise6pretence12pretext16Example Sentences
"She put on a pretense of being happy, but deep down she was heartbroken."
"His friendliness was just a pretense to get closer to her."
"The company made the pretense of caring about the environment, but it was all for show."
"Underneath his pretense of confidence, he was actually very insecure."
"They maintained a pretense of normalcy despite the chaos in their lives."
Word Game Points
Is PRETENSE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pretense is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PRETENSE has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is PRETENSE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pretense is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPRETENSE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is PRETENSE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pretense is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPRETENSE has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
