Feint and Pretense

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Feint noun - Any distracting or deceptive maneuver (as a mock attack).

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

Nearby Words: feinted, feinting

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

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