Rob lost his temper; or made a pretence of it.

Julie made a pretence to feel for the key.

Their mother was alert, while she made a pretence of great languor.

When Gina spoke to him, he made a pretence of not answering.

Possibly, however, he had no knowledge and only made a pretence of it to keep us out of the country.

It was very hot now and they were only making a pretence of hunting.

He shared my excitement, or made a good pretence of doing so.

I made a foolish pretence of not at first recognizing it, and then told her.

She stood and watched while he made a pretence of inspecting the animals.

Make a pretence of writing and watch everyone who comes up there.