Meaning ofpretencein English

Noun

1. a false or misleading appearance; deception
   The company's pretence of being environmentally friendly was exposed by the media.
2. an unsupported claim or assumption
   Her pretence that she was a medical expert was not supported by any evidence.
3. an act of pretending or feigning (a quality, etc.)
   The politician's pretence of caring for the poor was seen through by many voters.