Posturing and Pretext

Posturing

Posturing noun - Adopting a vain conceited posture.
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Pretext and posturing are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pretext" instead a noun "Posturing".

Nearby Words: posture, postured

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

Nearby Word: pretexting
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