pretense (143 synonym found)

Pretense has 143 synonyms. The top synonyms for pretense are lofty affectations, underlying reason, prunes and prisms, presumptive right, ostensible motive, inalienable right, ostentatiousness, meretriciousness and 135 more. Another word for pretense is lofty affectations. Browse the full list below.


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What is a synonym for pretense?

A common synonym for pretense is lofty affectations. Other synonyms include underlying reason, prunes and prisms, presumptive right, ostensible motive.

How many synonyms does pretense have?

Pretense has 143 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does pretense mean?

(n): a false or hypocritical profession, as, under pretense of friendliness; sham, pretext, claim; an effort to give some appearance or mislead Example: "without pretense of accuracy"


Definition of pretense:

(n) : 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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Definition of pretense:

(n) : 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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