Approval and Pretext

Approval

Approval noun - An acceptance of something as satisfactory.

Pretext and approval are semantically related In some cases you can use "Pretext" instead a noun "Approval".

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

Approval and pretext are semantically related in reason topic. Sometimes you can use "Approval" instead a noun "Pretext", if it concerns topics such as defense.

Nearby Word: pretexting

How words are described

good good approval good pretext
similar similar approval similar pretext

Both words in one sentence

  • "Well Done, Son!" Guy The primary motivation for all the desperate lengths that Prince Zuko goes to, and the terrible decisions he makes, is to get the approval of the father who burned, scarred, and exiled him under the pretext of a Snipe Hunt.
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