Assumption
Assumption noun - Something taken as being true or factual and used as a starting point for a course of action or reasoning.
Pretext and assumption are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pretext" instead a noun "Assumption".
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
Assumption and pretext are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Assumption" instead a noun "Pretext".
Nearby Word: pretexting
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