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pretense
a false show of something
In more detail
1. (noun) a false claim or appearance that something is true when it is not
2. (noun) an attempt to seem important or impressive in a way that is not genuine
Examples
- 1. He made a pretense of being sick to avoid going to work.
- 2. She spoke without pretense about her mistakes and failures.
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