Synonyms of PRETENDING

noun - the act of giving a false appearance

verb - make believe with the intent to deceive

verb - behave unnaturally or affectedly

verb - put forward a claim and assert right or possession of

verb - put forward, of a guess, in spite of possible refutation

verb - represent fictitiously, as in a play, or pretend to be or act like

verb - state insincerely

Synonyms of PRETENDING