semblance

Letters that make semblance

s, a, b, e, l, n, c, m are letters that make 'semblance'

Words within semblance

lance, LAN, AN, MB, la, em, SE, blanc, CE, Mb, LA, NC, Ce, La, Se are words within 'semblance'


3 possible definitions for 'semblance'

Semblance as "picture consisting of a graphic image of a person or thing"

Under this definition, semblance is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

likeness has the same meaning as semblance

semblance as a type

'semblance' can be a type of image, ikon, icon, picture.

Types of semblance

Identikit, Identikit picture, portrayal, portrait are types of 'semblance'.


Semblance as "an erroneous mental representation"

Under this definition, semblance is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

illusion has the same meaning as semblance

semblance as a type

'semblance' can be a type of appearance.

Types of semblance

phantom, apparition, shadow, irradiation, fantasm, phantom limb, phantasma, phantasm are types of 'semblance'.

Derivatives of semblance

illusional, illusionary are derivatives of 'semblance'.


Semblance as "an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading"

Under this definition, semblance is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

gloss, color, colour have the same meaning as 'semblance'

semblance as a type

'semblance' can be a type of visual aspect, appearance.

Types of semblance

color of law, colour of law, face value, guise, pretext, verisimilitude, pretense, pretence, disguise, camouflage, simulacrum are types of 'semblance'.

Derivatives of semblance

color, colour, gloss are derivatives of 'semblance'.

Example of semblance used within this context

"he hoped his claims would have a semblance of authenticity", "he tried to give his falsehood the gloss of moral sanction", "the situation soon took on a different color"



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