pretenses

Phonetic Respelling: [ pri-tens, pree-tens ]

Definition:

n. 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

Sentence:

He wanted to obtain money under false pretenses.

More example sentences:

He wanted to obtain money under false pretenses.

Hear it

Synonyms:

acting; disguise; faking;feigning; fiction; masquerade

Antonyms:

honesty; sincerity

Pretenses rhymes:

• Two Syllable Rhymes
  • fences
  • senses
  • tenses
• Three Syllable Rhymes
  • commences
  • defense's
  • defenses
  • dispenses
  • expenses
  • offenses
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