Pretense and Slyness

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

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

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

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

Nearby Words: sly, slyly

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