What is the meaning of semblance?

noun

  • An outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading.
    • usage: "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"
  • An erroneous mental representation.
  • Picture consisting of a graphic image of a person or thing.
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