pretext

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pretext Definition

• (n) something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason
• (n) an artful or simulated semblance; "under the guise of friendship he betrayed them"

pretext Synonyms

• guise
• pretence
• pretense
• pretext
• stalking-horse