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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Rationalise and pretext are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rationalise" instead a verb "Pretext".
Nearby Word: pretexting
Rationalise
Rationalise verb - Think rationally; employ logic or reason.
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Synonyms for Rationalise
Pretext and rationalise are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Pretext" instead a verb "Rationalise".
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