pretence

• Substantivo que designa uma afirmação falsa, uma aparência enganosa ou um comportamento destinado a iludir os outros ou a criar uma impressão equivocada.

A noun referring to a false claim, appearance, or behavior intended to deceive others or create a misleading impression.

1. False or unsupportable qualityB2formal

   A claim or quality that is not genuine or cannot be justified.

   Falsidade

   • His wealth was all a pretence; he was actually in debt.
   • She made a pretence of knowledge she didn't have.
   • The company's pretence of environmental concern was quickly exposed.

   Sinônimosaffectationcharadefacadefalsehoodguisehumbugmasqueradesemblanceshamshow

   Antônimosauthenticitygenuinenesshonestyrealitysinceritysubstancetruthfulness

2. Simulated semblanceB2formal

   An artificial or deceptive appearance created to mislead.

   Fingimento

   • He maintained a pretence of calm during the crisis.
   • Under a pretence of friendship, she gathered information.
   • The building's pretence of grandeur hid its poor construction.

   Sinônimosfacadefeintguisemasqueradepretextrusesemblanceshamshowsimulation

   Antônimosactualitygenuinenessrealitysinceritytruth

3. Deceptive pretendingB2formal

   The act of pretending with the specific intention to deceive others.

   Fingimento

   • She gained access under the pretence of being a journalist.
   • His apology was a mere pretence to avoid punishment.
   • They entered the building under false pretence.

   Sinônimosactingdeceptiondissimulationfalsehoodfeigninghypocrisyposturingpretensesimulation

   Antônimoscandorgenuinenesshonestyopennesssinceritytruthfulness

4. Imaginative playC1formal

   The use of imagination in intellectual or creative activity.

   Imaginação

   • Children often engage in pretence to explore different roles.
   • The novel is a work of pure pretence and fantasy.
   • His pretence of being a detective was part of his imaginative game.

   Sinônimosfantasyimaginationmake-believeplayactingroleplay

5. False appearanceB2formal

   The act of giving a false or misleading outward show.

   Fingimento

   • She dropped all pretence and told the truth.
   • The ceremony was a pretence of unity among rivals.
   • He kept up a pretence of happiness despite his troubles.

   Sinônimoscharadefrontguisemasksemblanceshamshowsimulationveneer

   Antônimoscandorfranknessgenuinenesshonestyrealitysinceritytruth