Pretense and Shift

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

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

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

Shift noun - An action planned or taken to achieve a desired result.

Pretense and shift are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Pretense" instead a noun "Shift".

Nearby Words: shifting, shifted, shifty, shiftiness, shifter