What is another word for putting up a front?
Pronunciation: [pˈʊtɪŋ ˌʌp ɐ fɹˈʌnt] (IPA) 
Putting up a front means presenting a false face to hide one's true feelings or intentions. There are several synonyms for this phrase, including pretending, feigning, acting, masking, disguising, concealing, and faking. Pretending involves consciously creating a false impression, while feigning implies simulating an emotion or behavior. Acting suggests playing a role to cover up one's genuine emotions. Masking and disguising convey the idea of hiding one's true identity, while concealing involves withholding information or feelings. Finally, faking involves making something seem real that is actually not. All of these synonyms can be used interchangeably with "putting up a front" to describe someone's attempt to conceal their true feelings or intentions.
