Fig leaf and Pretense

Fig leaf noun - A leaf from a fig tree.

Pretense and fig leaf are semantically related. in cover topic. In some cases you can use "Pretense" instead a noun phrase "Fig leaf", when it comes to topics like covering, disguise, wrapping.

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

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

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