Charade
Charade noun - A display of emotion or behavior that is insincere or intended to deceive.
How words are described
Both words in one sentence
- Watson's relationship with his wife Mary, taken at face value; Alternate Character Interpretation pegs the relationship as a Happy Marriage Charade.
Source: Happily Married / Literature -
When Jimmy Olsen arrives, he gets mistaken for "Baby Face" and keeps up the charade as long as possible to help the women.
Source: Mistaken Identity -
When the truth gets out, Roger puts up a shameful charade trying to keep face.
Source: Series / Mad Men
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