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Synonyms & Antonyms of pretending
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pretending
verbpresent participle of pretend
Synonyms of pretending (Entry 2 of 2)
1
to take on a false or deceptive appearance
- I pretended that I didn't care that my ex had a new man in her life
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2
to present a false appearance of
- as if I would ever pretend illness just to take off a day from work
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