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pretense
/ˈpriːtɛns/
noun
pozór
Also
udawanie(n)pretekst(m)
Definition
An attempt to make something that is not the case appear true, or a false display of feelings, intentions, or abilities.
Examples
He made a pretense of being busy to avoid helping.
Udawał zajętego, żeby uniknąć pomocy.
Under the pretense of friendship, he betrayed her trust.
Pod pozorem przyjaźni zdradził jej zaufanie.
Her illness was just a pretense to get out of work.
Jej choroba była tylko pretekstem, żeby wymigać się od pracy.
Collocations
false pretenseunder the pretense ofdrop the pretense
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