Pretender
nounverified·updated May 18, 2026
a person who professes beliefs and opinions that he or she does not hold in order to conceal his or her real feelings or motives
Framework senses
- §1
- a claimant to the throne or to the office of ruler, usually without just title
- §2
- a person who professes beliefs and opinions that he or she does not hold in order to conceal his or her real feelings or motives
- §3
- a person who makes deceitful pretenses