Pretense
Noun
Medium
Meaning
English: An attempt to make something that is not the case appear true; a false display.
Explanation: This noun refers to a false show or outward appearance, especially to conceal the truth or to impress.
Explanation: This noun refers to a false show or outward appearance, especially to conceal the truth or to impress.
हिंदी अर्थ
बहाना, ढोंग, दिखावा
Examples
1
"He made a pretense of being busy to avoid helping with the chores."
Synonyms
Façade
charade
masquerade
sham
guise
Antonyms
Genuineness
sincerity
honesty
reality
Memory Trick
"Pretend" is in "pretense." It's about pretending something is true when it's not.