Device and Pretense

Device noun - A clever often underhanded means to achieve an end.

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

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

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

Nearby Words: pretend, pretence, pretension, pretentiousness, pretender