Pretending (Noun)

Meaning

The act of giving a false appearance; "his conformity was only pretending".

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

• Simulation
• Feigning
• Pretense
• Pretence

Hypernyms

• Dissimulation
• Deception
• Deceit

Hyponyms

• Appearance
• Make-believe
• Affectedness
• Pretend
• Charade
• Show
• Mannerism
• Affectation
• Masquerade

Related Words

• Pretend (verb)