pretense
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Is pretense a Scrabble word?
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- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL) Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) Yes
- Wordle No
- Words With Friends Yes
What is the meaning of pretense?
Definition
noun (English)
1. (countable or uncountable) The action of pretending; false or simulated show or appearance; false or hypocritical assertion or representation.Examples: "He visited the king under the pretense of friendliness."; ""Lady Little", the title that she used, was just a pretense."; "She appeared to weep uncontrollably, but it was all pretense."countableuncountable
2. (uncountable) Affectation or ostentation of manner.Examples: "She was a plain-speaking woman without a hint of pretense."uncountable
3. (obsolete) Intention; design.Examples: "A very pretence and purpose of unkindness."countableobsoleteuncountable
Definition source: Wiktionary