Pretend (Noun)
Meaning
The enactment of a pretense; "it was just pretend".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The kids thought it was a real attack, but it was just a pretend invasion of the playground.
- The proposal was just a pretend offer, not a serious attempt to compromise.
- I'm afraid the romance was just a pretend sentiment to get attention from her fans.
- The mock trial was an elaborate pretend scenario, complete with fake lawyers and judges.
- It was clear that the politician's apology was just a pretend mea culpa, not a genuine expression of remorse.