pretension

Phonetic Respelling: [ pri-ten-shuhn ]

Definition:

n. 1 a pretext or allegation a claim; as to a right; title; distinction; 2 airs snobbishness

Sentence:

He made everyone aware of his pretension to the crown.

More example sentences:

He made everyone aware of his pretension to the crown.

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Synonyms:

claim; allegation; pretext

Antonyms:

fact

Pretension rhymes:

• Two Syllable Rhymes
  • gentian
  • henschen
  • mention
  • pension
  • tension
• Three Syllable Rhymes
  • ascension
  • attention
  • contention
  • convention
  • detention
  • dimension
  • dissension
  • extension
  • invention
  • laurentian
  • prevention
  • retention
  • suspension
• Four Syllable Rhymes
  • apprehension
  • comprehension
  • condescension
  • hypertension
  • hypotension
  • reinvention
• Five Syllable Rhymes
  • misapprehension