Pretext and Pose

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

Pose and pretext are semantically related. in guise topic. In some cases you can use "Pose" instead a noun "Pretext".

Nearby Word: pretexting

Pose

Pose noun - A display of emotion or behavior that is insincere or intended to deceive.
Usage example: my cheerfulness was just a pose, for I was feeling miserable

Pretext and pose are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Pretext" instead a noun "Pose".

Nearby Words: posed, poser, posing

How words are described

old old pretext old pose
similar similar pretext similar pose
perfect perfect pretext perfect pose
actual actual pretext actual pose
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