förevändning — meaning in English
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English meaning
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pretense
noun A false show or claim put on to create a misleading impression; the American spelling of "pretence".
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pretext
noun A false reason given to hide the real motive behind an action.
Senses
förevändning is used for these senses in English:
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pretense
(countable, or, uncountable) The action of pretending; false or simulated show or appearance; false or hypocritical assertion or representation.
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pretext
A false, contrived, or assumed purpose or reason; a pretense.
