Explain away
Explain away verb - To give the reason for or cause of.
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Synonyms for Explain away
Pretext and explain away are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pretext" instead a verb "Explain away".
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
Explain away and pretext are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Explain away" instead a verb "Pretext".
Nearby Word: pretexting
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