Pretence and Slyness

Pretence

Pretence noun - The act of giving a false appearance.

Slyness and pretence are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Slyness" instead a noun "Pretence".

Slyness

Slyness noun - Skill in achieving one's ends through indirect, subtle, or underhanded means.

Pretence and slyness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Pretence" instead a noun "Slyness".

Nearby Words: sly, slyly
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