Definition

noun. a claim; esp. an unsupported one; as to some distinction or accomplishment; pretension a false claim or profession a false show of something a pretending; as at play

Example Sentence

He wanted to obtain money under false pretenses.

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Rhymes

  • fences
  • senses
  • tenses

  • commences
  • defense's
  • defenses
  • dispenses
  • expenses
  • offenses
  • pretenses