pretense: signification et définitions

The act of pretending; a false appearance or action intended to deceive.

A false or studied show; an affectation: a pretense of nonchalance.

A professed but feigned reason or excuse; a pretext: under false pretenses.

Something imagined or pretended.

Mere show without reality; outward appearance.

A right asserted with or without foundation; a claim. See Synonyms at claim.

The quality or state of being pretentious; ostentation.