Forgery and Pretense

Forgery noun - An imitation that is passed off as genuine.

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

Nearby Words: forged, forger

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

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

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