Translation of "pretense" into Dutch

voorwendsel is the translation of "pretense" into Dutch.

pretense noun grammar

(US) A false or hypocritical profession, as, under pretense of friendliness; sham, pretext, claim; an effort to give some appearance or mislead. [..]

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  • voorwendsel

    noun

    In school, many cheat at tests or cut classes under false pretenses.

    Velen die op school zijn, spieken bij proefwerken of verzuimen onder valse voorwendsels lessen.

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Phrases similar to "pretense" with translations into Dutch

  • pretension
    aanmatiging · aanspraak · pretentie · voorwendsel
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