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- /ˈfɔːls prɪ.ˈten.sɪz/
- /ˈfɔːls prɪ.ˈten.sɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- /ˈfɔːls prɪ.ˈten.sɪz/
Definitions of false pretences words
- noun plural false pretences fraud, deception 1
- phrase false pretences If you do something under false pretences, you do it when people do not know the truth about you and your intentions. 0
- noun plural false pretences a former name for deception 0
- noun plural false pretences a similar misrepresentation used to obtain anything, such as trust or affection (esp in the phrase under false pretences) 0
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Parts of speech for False pretences
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false pretences popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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