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Another word for put-on

Verb
      2. See also:

      put

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    Another word for put-on

    Modifier
      2. See also:

      pretended

    Another word for put-on

    Noun

    1. A trick

      2. See also:

      trick

    2. A joke

      3. See also:

      joke

      fake

    Another word for put-on

    Verb

    1. To pretend

      2. See also:

      pretend

    2. *To deceive

      3. See also:

      deceive

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    Sentence Examples

    • For this reason, few really know the true Sacha Baron Cohen, leaving many puzzled about whether or not his characters are real or simply a put-on.

    • Covers needed to be put on the electrical outlets and the windows still held their tags.

    • Far from the grouchy expression he had put on at the beginning of the ride, now his eyes flashed with humor, and his lips were twisted in a friendly smile.

    • Cade had put on enough weight to take the hollows out of his cheeks, making him look a good ten years younger.

    • Betsy shared Howie's disappointment but she put on a good face.

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