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pretense in Russian

pretense in Russian is притво́рство — pretense means a false show or claim put on to create a misleading impression; the American spelling of "pretence".

pretense in Russian

притво́рство
noun
Pronounced: pritvorstvo
(countable, or, uncountable) The action of pretending; false or simulated show or appearance; false or hypocritical assertion or representation.

What does "pretense" mean?

  1. noun A false show or claim put on to create a misleading impression; the American spelling of "pretence".
    "He got into the building under the pretense of delivering flowers."
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pretense in a sentence

  • He got into the building under the pretense of delivering flowers.
  • She dropped the pretense and admitted she was upset.

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What is "pretense" in Russian?

"pretense" in Russian is притво́рство. pretense means: A false show or claim put on to create a misleading impression; the American spelling of "pretence".

How do you pronounce притво́рство?

"pretense" in Russian is притво́рство, pronounced "pritvorstvo".

How do you use "pretense" in a sentence?

Example: "He got into the building under the pretense of delivering flowers." In Russian, "pretense" is притво́рство.

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