Cover
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
Cover is a synonym for pretext in guise topic. You can use "Cover" instead the word "Pretext" as a noun or a verb, if it concerns topics such as thing, show, disguise, blind.
Nearby Word: pretexting
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Being strongly opposed to Hitler, the family resolves to leave Austria for Switzerland using the pretext of attending a local folk music festival for cover.
Source: Theatre / The Sound of Music
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