pretendaffection
nounUK /prɪˈtɛnd əˈfɛkʃən/
US /prɪˈtɛnd əˈfɛkʃən/
A fake feeling of liking someone that you show but do not really have.
She gave her rival a smile of pretendaffection before walking away.
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2. A show of caring meant to trick or use someone.
His pretendaffection was just a way to get her money.
3. Polite but empty friendliness shown in public.
The two neighbors exchanged pretendaffection at the party.
4. Acting like you love something only to impress others.
Her pretendaffection for opera fooled no one.