pretext
1.
(
noun
) something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason
Synonyms:
stalking-horse
Related Words:
dissembling
,
feigning
,
pretense
2.
(
noun
) an artful or simulated semblance; "under the guise of friendship he betrayed them"
Synonyms:
guise
,
pretence
Related Words:
color
,
colour
,
semblance
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