Below are possible answers for the crossword clue Pretense.
3 letter answer(s) to pretense
ACT
a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body
a manifestation of insincerity; "he put on quite an act for her benefit"
a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program;
a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet
be engaged in an activity, often for no particular purpose other than pleasure
be suitable for theatrical performance; "This scene acts well"
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself; "You should act like an adult"; "Don't behave like a fool"; "What makes her do this way?"; "The dog acts ferocious, but he is really afraid of people"
behave unnaturally or affectedly; "She's just acting"
discharge one's duties; "She acts as the chair"; "In what capacity are you acting?"
Formal decisions, laws, or the like, by a legislature, ruler, court, or other authority; decrees or edicts; statutes;
4 letter answer(s) to pretense
AIRS
a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing; "an air of mystery"; "the house had a neglected air"; "an atmosphere of defeat pervaded the candidate's headquarters"; "the place had an aura of romance"
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of; "air pollution"; "a smell of chemicals in the air"; "open a window and let in some air"; "I need some fresh air"
a slight wind (usually refreshing); "the breeze was cooled by the lake"; "as he waited he could feel the air on his neck"
a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence;
affected manners intended to impress others; "don't put on airs with me"
be broadcast; "This show will air Saturdays at 2 P.M."
broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television; "We cannot air this X-rated song"
expose to cool or cold air so as to cool or freshen; "air the old winter clothes"; "air out the smoke-f
RUSE
a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)
Trick
SHAM
a person who makes deceitful pretenses
adopted in order to deceive; "an assumed name"; "an assumed cheerfulness"; "a fictitious address"; "fictive sympathy"; "a pretended interest"; "a put-on childish voice"; "sham modesty"
False
make a pretence of; "She assumed indifference, even though she was seething with anger"; "he feigned sleep"
make believe with the intent to deceive;
something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be
6 letter answer(s) to pretense
FACADE
a showy misrepresentation intended to conceal something unpleasant
the face or front of a building
5 letter answer(s) to pretense
GUISE
an artful or simulated semblance; "under the guise of friendship he betrayed them"
PUTON
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