pretense
/ˈpɹiːtɛns/
ot noun
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A false or hypocritical profession
under pretense of friendliness
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Intention or purpose not real but professed.
with only a pretense of accuracy
- An unsupported claim made or implied.
- An insincere attempt to reach a specific condition or quality.
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