make a pretense ( synonym found)
Definition of make a pretense:

°A false or hypocritical profession, as, under pretense of friendliness; sham, pretext, claim; an effort to give some appearance or mislead.
"without pretense of accuracy"
Definition of make a pretense:

°A false or hypocritical profession, as, under pretense of friendliness; sham, pretext, claim; an effort to give some appearance or mislead.
"without pretense of accuracy"
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