Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Pretences.
Pretences - as a noun
An artful or simulated semblance
Example: "Under the guise of friendship he betrayed them"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
guise6pretense10pretext16Pretending with intention to deceive
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dissembling17feigning13pretense10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
deceit9deception14misrepresentationHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The act of giving a false appearance
Example: "His conformity was only pretending"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
feigning13pretending14pretense10simulation12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
deceit9deception14dissembling17dissimulation16Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"He was arrested for obtaining money under false pretences."
"She kept up pretences of being unimpressed."
"The politician's promises were nothing but empty pretences."
"He made pretences of being busy, but we knew he was just avoiding the topic."
"She used various pretences to avoid going to the party."
Word Game Points
Is PRETENCES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pretences is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PRETENCES has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is PRETENCES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pretences is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPRETENCES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is PRETENCES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pretences is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPRETENCES has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
