Demand and Pretense

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Demand noun - Something that someone insists upon having.

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Pretense and demand are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pretense" instead a noun "Demand".

Nearby Words: demanding, demanded, demandant

Pretense noun - The quality or state of appearing or trying to appear more important or more valuable than is the case.

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Demand and pretense are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Demand" instead a noun "Pretense".

And the fraudulent type order a meal, eat half of it, and then use some pretense to demand a second dish and/or a refund — and they will chew out the waitstaff if they don't get it.

Source: Unsatisfiable Customer

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