charade

simple noun15 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.9
whole charade7.0

Emphasizes the entirety of the pretense.

little charade6.5

Refers to a minor or insignificant pretense.

elaborate charade6.0

Used to describe a pretense that is complex and detailed.

ridiculous charade5.5

Used to describe a pretense that is absurd or nonsensical.

charade of8.5

Used to specify the nature of the charade, e.g., 'a charade of normality'.

keep up the charade8.0
maintain the charade7.8
go along with the charade7.5
continue the charade7.2
stop the charade7.1
drop the charade7.0
end the charade6.9
go through the charade6.8
give up the charade6.8
take part in the charade6.5