Effect
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
Effect and pretext are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Effect" instead a noun "Pretext".
Nearby Word: pretexting
How words are described
Both words in one sentence
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However, it instead achieves the opposite effect and Blume uses the incident as a pretext to roll out ctOS as a more secure alternative.
Source: Video Game / Watch_Dogs
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