Argument and Pretext

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Argument noun - A statement given to explain a belief or act.

Usage example: gave a solid argument for the redeeming value of the shockingly violent movie

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

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

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Argument and pretext are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Argument" instead a noun "Pretext".

Nearby Word: pretexting

old	old argument	old pretext
good	good argument	good pretext
similar	similar argument	similar pretext
legal	legal argument	legal pretext
Other adjectives: actual, plausible.

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