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put-on

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(Entry 1 of 3)

lacking in natural or spontaneous quality

a put-on goofy voice

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put-on

Synonyms & Antonyms of put-on (Entry 2 of 3)

1 a display of emotion or behavior that is insincere or intended to deceive

my bravery was all a put-on—I was scared out of my wits

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2 a work that imitates and exaggerates another work for comic effect

for a moment, I couldn't tell if the commercial was serious or a deadpan put-on of ads by other insurance companies

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put on

Synonyms & Antonyms of put on (Entry 3 of 3)

1 to place on one's person

I put on a coat and shoes to go outside

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overdress

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2 to describe or express in too strong terms

some critics are putting it on when they say it's the best comedy ever made

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fudge,
hedge

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understate

3 to present a false appearance of

put on a show of anger just for fun

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feint

malinger

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make believe

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