Bluff and Let on

Bluff

Bluff verb - To present a false appearance of.
Usage example: the basketball player bluffed a shot, then passed instead

Let on and bluff are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Let on" instead a verb "Bluff".

Nearby Words: bluffing, bluffer, bluffed, bluffy

Let on

Let on verb - To take on a false or deceptive appearance.
Usage example: she's not half as innocent as she likes to let on
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Synonyms for Let on

Bluff and let on are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bluff" instead a verb "Let on".
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