pretense meaning in Sanskrit

Sanskrit words for pretense

act of pretending or pretension; false or hypocritical profession

अपदेश apadeśa

English meaning of pretense

1. noun The action of pretending; false or simulated show or appearance; false or hypocritical assertion or representation.
2. noun Affectation or ostentation of manner.
3. noun Intention or purpose not real but professed.
4. noun An unsupported claim made or implied.

Full definition of pretense

pretense in a sentence

• He visited the king under the pretense of friendliness.
• "Lady Little", the title that she used, was just a pretense.
• She appeared to weep uncontrollably, but it was all pretense.

Synonyms of pretense

• affectation denotes deception for the sake of escape from punishment
• an awkward situation
• false pretense
• fiction
• imitation
• pretext
• sham
• subterfuge

All synonyms of pretense

pretense in other languages

• pretense in Hindi
• pretense in Tamil
• pretense in Marathi
• pretense in Bengali
• pretense in Malayalam
• pretense in Arabic
• pretense in Vietnamese

Questions about pretense in Sanskrit

What is the meaning of pretense in Sanskrit?

Pretense in Sanskrit is अपदेश (apadeśa).

pretense इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?

Pretense: अपदेश (apadeśa).

What does pretense mean in English?

Pretense means the action of pretending; false or simulated show or appearance; false or hypocritical assertion or representation.