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Pretense

Noun Medium
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.

बहाना, ढोंग, दिखावा

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"He made a pretense of being busy to avoid helping with the chores."

Façade charade masquerade sham guise
Genuineness sincerity honesty reality

"Pretend" is in "pretense." It's about pretending something is true when it's not.

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