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to continue to act as if something is true when it is not, often to deceive others or to avoid revealing the truth.
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to continue to act as if something is true when it is not, often to deceive others or to avoid revealing the truth.
She was maintaining a pretense of happiness, even though she was deeply unhappy.
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to uphold a false front or facade, often to protect oneself or others from the reality of a situation.
He was maintaining a pretense of confidence during the meeting.
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