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pretence

Translations

pretencenoun
pretences
pl
She used a headache as a pretence to avoid the meeting.
Она использовала головную боль как отговорку, чтобы избежать встречи.
The pretence of normalcy was maintained despite the chaos.
Видимость нормальности поддерживалась, несмотря на хаос.
His friendliness was just a pretence to gain her trust.
Его дружелюбие было просто притворством, чтобы завоевать её доверие.
Additional translations
претензия
обман
иллюзия
Synonyms
sham
simulation
guise
facade
insincerity
hypocrisy
falsehood
deception

Definitions

pretencenoun
An attempt to make something that is not the case appear true.
Her smile was just a pretence to hide her true feelings.
A claim, especially a false or ambitious one.
He made a pretence of being a successful businessman.
The act of pretending; make-believe or deception practiced to conceal the truth.
Their friendship was mostly pretence, maintained for appearances.
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