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how is the charge foe false pretence contrary
A pretence or a trick.
charade
cover, guise, stunt
The pretence of curing disease is called?
Bravado is a pretence of courage, a false show of bravery.
Pretence means a false display of emotion or ability. It occurs when a person pretends to feel, think, or act a certain way, when the opposite is true. For instance, in order to make myself appear brave, I might lie to my friends and tell them that I rescued a child from a burning building, when in reality I am fearful and withdrawn. "Crocodile tears" -- that is, forcing oneself to weep without feeling sadness -- are also a kind of pretence. A false excuse is also called a pretence. For example, a thief may approach a homeowner, claiming that, due to an emergency, he must use a phone; his request is actually a pretence for getting inside the home and searching for valuables. He is pretending to be innocent and using a lie to cover up a dishonest motive.
form, appearance, shape, aspect, mode, semblance, pretence, disguise
You can drop the pretense now. We all know you're faking your injuries.
Check for body language signals that he is lying
SHAUN NICHOLS has written: 'MINDREADING: AN INTEGRATED ACCOUNT OF PRETENCE, SELF-AWARENESS, AND UNDERSTANDING OTHER MINDS'