Dissimilation
Dissimilation noun - A linguistic process by which one of two similar sounds in a word becomes less like the other.
Pretending and dissimilation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pretending" instead a noun "Dissimilation".
Nearby Words: dissimilar, dissimilarity
Pretending
Pretending noun - The act of giving a false appearance.
Dissimilation and pretending are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dissimilation" instead a noun "Pretending".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- pretence and dissimilation
- pretence and pretending
- sham and dissimilation
- sham and pretending
- show and dissimilation
- show and pretending
- act and dissimilation
- act and pretending
- affectation and dissimilation
- affectation and pretending
- falsification and dissimilation
- falsification and pretending
- feigning and dissimilation
- feigning and pretending
Cite this Source
Pretending and Dissimilation. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/dissimilation/pretending
Dissimilation & Pretending. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/dissimilation/pretending>.
Pretending or Dissimilation. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/dissimilation/pretending.
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