pretence

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of feigning or pretending, especially in order to deceive.

  - "His pretence of innocence did not fool the detective."
  - "The actor's pretence of illness was convincing."

• A false representation or assumption.

  - "The pretence of friendship was just a cover."
  - "His pretence of being a doctor was exposed."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈpɹiːtɛns/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pretence
prestige , reminisce , appliance , precincts , advise

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Variants

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pretence , pretences , pretense , pretenses

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Etymology

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From Old French 'pretens', from 'pretender', to claim or promise.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'pretence' comes from the Old French word 'pretens', meaning 'claimant' or 'promiser'.

2. In law, pretence refers to a false claim or allegation made in a legal proceeding.

3. The term 'pretence' is often used in psychology to describe a person's conscious or unconscious efforts to manipulate their own thoughts or feelings.

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Related Concepts

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1. Deception: The deliberate act of misleading or tricking someone.

2. Disguise: A false appearance or mask to hide one's true identity.

3. Masquerade: A social event where people dress up and pretend to be someone or something else.

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Culture

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In literature, pretence is often used to explore themes of deception, identity, and morality. In art, it can be represented through visual illusions or disguises. In music, it can be found in genres like jazz or blues, where musicians often engage in improvisation and 'pretend' to play in a certain style.

How to Memorize "pretence"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of pretending or feigning.
   - Imagine someone putting on a disguise or wearing a mask.
   - Think of a scene where someone is trying to deceive someone else.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pretence' with the words 'disguise' or 'deception'.
   - Think of the word 'pretence' as a synonym for 'deception' or 'masquerade'.
   - Visualize the word 'pretence' as a mask or a false identity.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'pretence' as 'pretend toence', where you pretend to have an accent.
   - Use the acronym 'P.R.E.T.E.N.C.E.' to remember the definition: Pretend, Representation, Entice, Negate, Conceal, Expose.

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