#pretending__pretense__pretence__simulation__feigning  the act of giving a false appearance; "his conformity was only pretending"
  supertype:  #deception__deceit__dissembling__dissimulation  the act of deceiving
  subtype:  #appearance.pretending__show  pretending that something is the case in order to make a good impression; "they try to keep up appearances"; "that ceremony is just for show"
  subtype:  #make-believe  the enactment of a pretense
  subtype:  #affectation__mannerism__pose  a deliberate pretense or exaggerated display
     subtype:  #attitude  a theatrical pose created for effect; "the actor struck just the right attitude"
  subtype:  #masquerade  making a false outward show; "a beggar's masquerade of wealth"

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