pretences (Meaning)
pretences
mere ostentation, a claim usually not supported by facts, a pretentious act or assertion, professed rather than real intention or purpose, false show, an inadequate or insincere attempt to attain a certain condition or quality, one not supported by fact, make-believe, fiction, an effort to reach a certain condition or quality, a pretended purpose, the quality or state of being pretentious, a claim made or implied, a false show
Synonyms & Antonyms of pretences
Synonyms:
- semblances
- personae
- appearances
- masquerades
- disguises
- façades
- colors
- guises
- portrayals
- facades
- charades
- deceptions
Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- double-dealings
- deceits
- personas
- guiles
- betrayals
- duplicities
- glosses
- treasons
- frauds
- infidelities
- impersonations
- cloaks
- camouflages
- pretexts
- falsities
- treacheries
- put-ons
- excuses
- perfidies
- images
- fakeries
- dissimulations
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
pretences Sentence Examples
- Under the pretences of friendship, he stealthily gathered confidential information.
- Her pretences of innocence were a carefully crafted facade to conceal her guilt.
- The politician's pretences of concern for the people were mere empty words.
- The company used false pretences to lure customers into making purchases they didn't need.
- Their pretences of love were nothing more than an elaborate game designed to manipulate others.
- The fraudsters operated under pretences of legitimacy, making them appear trustworthy.
- She hid her true intentions under pretences of kindness, earning the trust of unsuspecting victims.
- The accused claimed self-defense, but his pretences were unconvincing.
- The thief's pretences of being a lost traveler were shattered when the police found stolen goods in his possession.
- The underhanded deal was conducted under pretences of confidentiality, but the secrets eventually leaked out.
FAQs About the word pretences
mere ostentation, a claim usually not supported by facts, a pretentious act or assertion, professed rather than real intention or purpose, false show, an inadeq
shows, fronts, performances, poses,airs, affectations, acts, semblances, personae, appearances
candors, sincerities, naivetés,naivetes, naïvetés,
Under the pretences of friendship, he stealthily gathered confidential information.
Her pretences of innocence were a carefully crafted facade to conceal her guilt.
The politician's pretences of concern for the people were mere empty words.
The company used false pretences to lure customers into making purchases they didn't need.
