Posing
Posing noun - Photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait.
Pretending and posing are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pretending" instead the word "Posing" as a noun or an adjective.
Pretending
Pretending noun - The act of giving a false appearance.
Posing and pretending are semantically related. You can use "Posing" instead the word "Pretending" as a noun or an adjective.
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