How do you pronounce pretense?

pretense is pronounced as /ˈpriː.tɛns/ or /prɪˈtɛns/.

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pretense

😶‍🌫️pretense

noun

/ˈpriː.tɛns/ or /prɪˈtɛns/

pretend pretension

Meaning

A false appearance or claim; an act of pretending.

Example Sentences

His kindness was only a pretense to gain trust.

Example Expressions

under false pretenses

Synonyms

deception, sham, facade, falsehood

Antonyms

truth, honesty

Collocations

false pretense, under pretense, without pretense

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