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Meaning
Noun
●
A
false
,
contrived
, or
assumed
purpose
or
reason
; a pretense.
Verb
●
To
employ
a
pretext
, which
involves
using a
false
or
contrived
purpose
for
soliciting
the
gain
of something else.
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Origin
pretext
English
prétexte
French
praetextum
Latin
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Pretext
Alibi
Canard
Excuse
Plea
Pretense
Pretension
Blag
Related
Justification
Smokescreen
Precondition
Ruse
Figleaf
Guise
Basis
Scapegoat
Ploy
Motive
Rationale
Premise
Grounds
Plea
Threat
Pretence
Cause
Impetus
Possibility
Provocation
Tactic
Reason
Hope
Defense
Disguise
Alibi
Notion
Assumption
Precedent
Prospect
Reasons
Prerequisite
Prelude
Means
Allegedly
Suspicion
Attempt
Justifications
Fig Leaf
False Pretense
Casus Belli
Bargaining Chip
Rallying Cry
Starting Point
Trojan Horse
False Pretence
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