pretendedlove
nounUK /prɪˈtɛndɪd lʌv/
US /prɪˈtɛndɪd lʌv/
Pretended love is when someone acts like they love you but they do not really mean it.
The story was about a prince who offered pretended love to win the crown.
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2. Love that is only acted out for show in front of other people.
Their pretended love looked perfect at the party, but at home they barely spoke.
3. A feeling of love that someone talks about but does not truly feel.
She saw through his pretended love and refused his gift.
4. In stories, a trick where a character fakes love to get something they want.
The villain's pretended love was part of a plan to steal the treasure.