Idea and Pretext

Idea

Idea noun - Something imagined or pictured in the mind.

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Pretext and idea are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pretext" instead a noun "Idea".

Nearby Words: ideal, ideation

Pretext noun - Something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason.

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Idea and pretext are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Idea" instead a noun "Pretext".

Nearby Word: pretexting

old	old idea	old pretext
good	good idea	good pretext
similar	similar idea	similar pretext
actual	actual idea	actual pretext
Other adjectives: excellent, slightest, next.

Lois says she was revolted by the idea, but rationalised going through with the call on the pretext that at least simulating it over the phone made it less likely that he would try the real thing.

Source: Film / Short Cuts

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