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pretence
[ pri-tens, pree-tens ]
pretence
/ ±è°ùɪˈ³ÙÉ›²Ô²õ /
noun
- the act of pretending
- a false display; affectation
- a claim, esp a false one, to a right, title, or distinction
- make-believe or feigning
- a false claim or allegation; pretext
- a less common word for pretension
Example Sentences
"The pretence is that baled tyres are being sent to India and then shredded and granulated in a factory very similar to ours," explains Mr Mason.
"Most of the world has already given up any pretence that it is affordable or achievable," said Lord Mackinlay, founder of the Net Zero Scrutiny Group.
Police said the abuse would often take place in toilets at night when he would wake boys on the pretence that he wanted to stop them wetting the bed.
He added: "These individuals were co-operating with front organisations linked to the intelligence services of hostile and Western countries under the pretence of research and investigative activities."
"So I sound a bit like I have pretences, putting on airs for a while. It's abysmal for a while," she laughed.
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