Pretence
Pretence noun - The act of giving a false appearance.
Shell game and pretence are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shell game" instead a noun "Pretence".
Shell game
Shell game noun - An instance of the use of dishonest methods to acquire something of value.
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Pretence and shell game are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Pretence" instead a noun phrase "Shell game".
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Shell game and Pretence. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/pretence/shell_game
Pretence & Shell game. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/pretence/shell_game>.
Shell game or Pretence. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/pretence/shell_game.
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