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pretense
1. n. (US) A false or hypocritical profession
under pretense of friendliness
2. n. Intention or purpose not real but professed.
with only a pretense of accuracy
3. n. An unsupported claim made or implied.
4. n. An insincere attempt to reach a specific condition or quality.

Example Sentences

The pretense, I'm beginning to feel hypocritical.

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