pretense

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of feigning or making believe, especially with the intent to deceive.

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

• Noun

  A false representation or assumption.

  - "The pretense of a serious discussion was just a cover for their argument."
  - "The pretense of love was just an act to gain favor."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈpɹiːtɛns/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

affectation , deception , escape , false pretense , fiction , imitation , pretext , sham , subterfuge

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pretense
presence , dense , ensemble , remorse , embrace , applause , mance , dance , chance

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Variants

List of all variants of pretense that leads to same result
pretence , pretences , pretense , pretenses , abandon all pretense at , abandon/drop all pretense at , drop all pretense at , made a pretense , make a pretense , make a pretense of , makes a pretense , making a pretense , on the pretense of , under the pretense of , under/on the pretense of

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Etymology

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From the Middle English word 'pretisen' meaning 'to present' or 'to represent'.

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Trivia

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1. The longest recorded word in English that can be pronounced using the letters in the word 'pretense' is 'pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis'.

2. The term 'pretense' is often used in legal contexts to describe false statements made to a court.

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Related Concepts

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1. deception: The intentional act of causing someone to believe something that is not true.

2. disguise: A false appearance or identity used to conceal one's true self.

3. masquerade: A social event where people wear disguises or costumes.

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Culture

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In literature, pretense is often used to explore themes of deception, trust, and identity. In art, it can be seen in the form of masquerades or disguises. In music, it can be found in genres like jazz improvisation, where musicians must maintain a 'pretense' of playing together while improvising independently.

How to Memorize "pretense"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of pretending, such as putting on a mask or acting out a scene.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pretense' with words like 'deception' or 'disguise'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym P.R.E.T.E.N.D.S: Pretend, Represent, Entertain, Negotiate, Deceive, Surprise.

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