Associations to the word «Pretended»
Noun
- Pretence
- Stumble
- Redress
- Scruple
- Insurrection
- Falsehood
- Indifference
- Camilla
- Pretense
- Ignorance
- Pretext
- Accomplice
- Hastings
- Ruse
- Absurdity
- Treachery
- Damsel
- Notice
- Delusion
- Pretending
- Lull
- Creditor
- Grievance
- Indignation
- Imposition
- Uneasiness
- Libel
- Zeal
- Witchcraft
- Consternation
- Deserter
- Sanctity
- Rajah
- Gratification
- Innocence
- Offence
- Sincerity
- Disdain
- Wipe
- Wherefore
- Suspicion
- Deception
- Censure
- Forgery
- Whig
- Miracle
- Bonaparte
- Intrigue
- Sip
- Supposing
- Excuse
- Spaniard
- Pretender
- Dauphin
Adjective
Verb
Wiktionary
PRETENDED, verb. Simple past tense and past participle of pretend
Dictionary definition
PRETENDED, adjective. Adopted in order to deceive; "an assumed name"; "an assumed cheerfulness"; "a fictitious address"; "fictive sympathy"; "a pretended interest"; "a put-on childish voice"; "sham modesty".
Wise words
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