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pretense

/prɪˈtɛns/

Übersetzungen

pretensesubstantiv

pretenses

Pl.

/prɪˈtɛns/

The pretense of normalcy was maintained despite the chaos.

Видимость нормальности поддерживалась, несмотря на хаос.

His pretense of being interested in the conversation was obvious.

Его притворство в интересе к разговору было очевидным.

She used the pretense of a headache to leave the party early.

Она использовала отговорку головной боли, чтобы уйти с вечеринки пораньше.

Zusätzliche Übersetzungen

Synonyme

pretensesubstantiv

An attempt to make something that is not the case appear true.

Her smile was just a pretense to hide her true feelings.

A claim, especially a false or ambitious one.

He made a pretense of being a successful businessman.

A false display of feelings, attitudes, or intentions.

Under the pretense of friendship, he gathered information for his own benefit.

A false reason or excuse given to conceal one’s real purpose or motives.

She left the party early on the pretense of feeling unwell.

A claim or right to something, especially a position of authority or honor.

He had no pretense to the throne, yet he schemed to seize it.