Definitions
- Referring to an act of pretending or feigning something that is not true. - Describing a false appearance or behavior put on to deceive others. - Talking about a show or display of something that is not genuine or sincere.
- Referring to a change in appearance or behavior to conceal one's identity. - Describing a costume or makeup used to transform oneself into a different character or persona. - Talking about a cover or mask used to hide one's true intentions or feelings.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve hiding or concealing something.
- 2Both can be used to deceive or mislead others.
- 3Both can be intentional acts.
- 4Both can involve changing one's appearance or behavior.
- 5Both can be used in various contexts, such as theater, espionage, or social situations.
What is the difference?
- 1Purpose: Pretence is used to pretend or feign something that is not true, while disguise is used to conceal one's identity or true appearance.
- 2Acting: Pretence involves acting or putting on a false appearance, while disguise involves physically changing one's appearance.
- 3Duration: Pretence can be a short-term act, while disguise can be a long-term or permanent change.
- 4Deception: Pretence can involve deceiving others about one's intentions or feelings, while disguise can involve deceiving others about one's identity or true appearance.
- 5Connotation: Pretence can have a negative connotation of insincerity or dishonesty, while disguise can have a neutral or positive connotation of creativity or playfulness.
Remember this!
Pretence and disguise are both words used to describe acts of hiding or concealing something. However, the difference between them is their purpose and method. Pretence involves pretending or feigning something that is not true, while disguise involves physically changing one's appearance to conceal one's identity or true appearance.
