Added 9 October 2026
pretence
/ˈpɹiːtɛns/ noun
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about pretence at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- A false or unsupportable quality.
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An artful or simulated semblance.
under the guise of friendship he betrayed them
- Pretending with intention to deceive.