n.
see also pretense
simulation
false show
1) to make a ~ (he made no ~ of being objective)
2) to see through smb.'s ~
3) under a ~ (under the ~ of patriotism; under false ~s)
4) without ~ (a person without ~)
unsupported claim
5) to see through smb.'s ~
6) a ~ that + clause (he saw through the ~ that lower taxes would cause unemployment)
appearance
7) to keep, maintain a ~ (to maintain some ~ of legality)
attempt
8) a ~ at (without any ~ at objectivity)