pretense
/ˈpɹiːtɛns/
Dictionary
noun
- A false or hypocritical profession
"under pretense of friendliness"
- Intention or purpose not real but professed.
"with only a pretense of accuracy"
- An unsupported claim made or implied.
- An insincere attempt to reach a specific condition or quality.
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