pretending

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the act of giving a false appearance
  2. verb make believe with the intent to deceive
  3. verb behave unnaturally or affectedly

In classic literature

Synonyms

pretense, pretence, simulation, feigning

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