PRETENSION

(noun) a false or unsupportable quality
synonyms : pretence , pretense
The old man cannot digest pretension of any kind. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) the quality of being pretentious (behaving or speaking in such a manner as to create a false appearance of great importance or worth)
synonyms : largeness , pretentiousness
The hotel’s character was devoid of pretension, and it didn’t try to pass itself off as a five star. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) the advancing of a claim
"his pretension to the crown", "the town still puts forward pretensions as a famous resort"

Mnemonics for pretension

(Tag: ) When can u give tension to ppl?? when u Pretend --> u can succeed or are imp. or have higher value
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