pretending
Translation
pretending, make-believe
Examples
Stop your pretending and be honest.
Stop your pretending and be honest.
Pretending is a part of childhood games.
Pretending is a part of childhood games.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.'s)) pretending the action of behaving as if something is true when it is not Stop your pretending.
Similar Words
Synonyms: feigning, acting, simulation; Antonyms: honesty, sincerity
Etymology
From the verb 'pretend' plus the gerund/participle suffix '-ing'.
Memory Tips
'Pretending' is the action of the verb 'to pretend'. The '-ing' ending shows an ongoing action or the name of the action.