Excuse and Pretence

Excuse noun - An explanation that frees one from fault or blame.

Pretence is a synonym for excuse in pretext topic. In some cases you can use "Pretence" instead a noun "Excuse", when it comes to topics like defence, dishonesty.

Nearby Words: excusing, excused, excusable

Pretence noun - The act of giving a false appearance.

Excuse is a synonym for pretence in pretext topic. You can use "Excuse" instead a noun "Pretence", if it concerns topics such as defence, dishonesty.

Nearby Words: pretend, pretense, pretended, pretension, pretentiousness