Lie and Pretext

Lie

Lie noun - A statement known by its maker to be untrue and made in order to deceive.

Pretext and lie are semantically related in pretence topic. In some cases you can use "Pretext" instead a noun "Lie", when it comes to topics like deceit.

Nearby Word: lied

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

Lie and pretext are semantically related in deceit topic. Sometimes you can use "Lie" instead a noun "Pretext".

Nearby Word: pretexting

How words are described

old old lie old pretext
good good lie good pretext
elaborate elaborate lie elaborate pretext
similar similar lie similar pretext
Other adjectives: perfect, convenient, actual, plausible.
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