Intention and Pretext

Intention

Intention noun - Something that one hopes or intends to accomplish.
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Synonyms for Intention

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

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

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

Nearby Word: pretexting

How words are described

good good intention good pretext
similar similar intention similar pretext
actual actual intention actual pretext
slightest slightest intention slightest pretext
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