Pretext and Reason

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Pretext noun - Something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason.

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Reason is a synonym for pretext. In some cases you can use "Reason" instead a noun "Pretext".

Nearby Word: pretexting

Reason noun - A statement given to explain a belief or act.

Usage example: she gave a good reason for her seemingly suspicious behavior

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Pretext is a synonym for reason in explanation topic. Sometimes you can use "Pretext" instead a noun "Reason".

good	good pretext	good reason
similar	similar pretext	similar reason
actual	actual pretext	actual reason
excellent	excellent pretext	excellent reason
Other adjectives: conceivable, plausible.

Compare Pretext for War, where two sides seize upon any reason they can to go to war, without actually caring about the reason itself.

Source: Silly Reason for War
Pretext for War: One mission type is having a noble ask you to find reason to start a war.

Source: Video Game / Mount & Blade
Pretext for War: In VI, you will take smaller diplomatic penalties if there is an existing reason for you to go to war.

Source: Video Game / Civilization

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