pretences

[US]/prɪˈtɛnsɪz/
[UK]/prɪˈtɛnsɪz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.the act of pretending; a false appearance or claim

Phrases & Collocations

under pretences

false pretences

no pretences

with pretences

pretences dropped

pretences revealed

play pretences

no more pretences

sham pretences

Example Sentences

he was living under false pretences.

they dropped their pretences and admitted the truth.

she acted with pretences to gain sympathy.

we should not judge others based on pretences.

his pretences were transparent to everyone.

she maintained her pretences even in difficult times.

they put on pretences to fit in with the group.

living with pretences can be exhausting.

she saw through his pretences immediately.

it's better to be honest than to live under pretences.

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