Pretext
Semblance
Semblance noun - A display of emotion or behavior that is insincere or intended to deceive.
Usage example: tried to project some semblance of confidence even though public speaking terrified her
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Semblance and Pretext. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/pretext/semblance
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