Excuse and Subterfuge

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

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

Nearby Words: excusing, excused, excusable

Subterfuge noun - The use of clever underhanded actions to achieve an end.

Excuse is a synonym for subterfuge in cheating topic. You can use "Excuse" instead a noun "Subterfuge", if it concerns topics such as dishonesty.