Acquit and Pretext

Acquit

Acquit verb - To free from a charge of wrongdoing.

Pretext and acquit are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pretext" instead a verb "Acquit".

Nearby Words: acquittal, acquitted, acquitting

Pretext

Pretext noun - Something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason.
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Synonyms for Pretext

Acquit and pretext are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Acquit" instead a verb "Pretext".

Nearby Word: pretexting

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