PRETENSES
(noun)Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Pretenses.
Pretenses - as a noun
The act of giving a false appearance
Example: "His conformity was only pretending"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
feigningpretencepretendingsimulationHypernyms (Closely Related)
deceitdeceptiondissemblingdissimulationHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Pretending with intention to deceive
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dissemblingfeigningpretenceHypernyms (Closely Related)
deceitdeceptionmisrepresentationHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"He invited her to dinner under false pretenses."
"He borrowed money from me under false pretenses."
"She called in sick to work under false pretenses."
"The couple got married under the pretenses of love."
"They signed a contract under false pretenses."
Word Game Points
Is PRETENSES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pretenses is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PRETENSES has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is PRETENSES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pretenses is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPRETENSES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is PRETENSES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pretenses is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPRETENSES has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
