pretence

noun/prɪˈtens/CEFR B2

ভান, ছল

Meaning

A way of behaving that is intended to make people believe something that is not true.

Example sentences

She kept up the pretence of being happy.সে সুখী থাকার ভান বজায় রাখল।
He made no pretence of liking the gift.উপহারটা পছন্দ করার কোনো ভান সে করল না।

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms: act, show

Similar words, and what each means

act
অঙ্ক, নাটকের একটি বড় বিভাগ
One of the main divisions of a play, usually made up of several scenes.
show
দেখানো
To let someone see something, or to explain by doing.

Other English words for “ভান, ছল”

ruse
A clever trick intended to deceive someone.
trick
A clever act done to deceive or to entertain; or to deceive somebody.

Opposite words

sincerity
আন্তরিকতা
The quality of being genuine, honest, and free from pretence.

Where this word is used

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“pretence” — এর বাংলা অর্থ কোনটি?
- • ভান, ছল
- • গরু, গবাদি পশু
- • ইগনিশন, ইঞ্জিন চালু করার সুইচ
- • শ্রদ্ধা, ভক্তি
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ভান, ছল — pretence (noun) — ভান, ছল. A way of behaving that is intended to make people believe something that is not true.
Which word is closest in meaning to “pretence”?
- • catenary
- • crevice
- • duplication
- • act
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act — act — অঙ্ক, নাটকের একটি বড় বিভাগ. One of the main divisions of a play, usually made up of several scenes.

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