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
Red herring and pretext are semantically related. in guise topic. In some cases you can use "Red herring" instead a noun "Pretext", when it comes to topics like disguise.
Nearby Word: pretexting
Red herring
Red herring noun - Any diversion intended to distract attention from the main issue.
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Synonyms for Red herring
Pretext and red herring are semantically related. Sometimes you can replace term "Pretext" with "Red herring", this terms are similar.
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Related pairs
- device and pretext
- device and red herring
- trick and pretext
- trick and red herring
- pretence and pretext
- pretence and red herring
- deception and pretext
- deception and red herring
- appearance and pretext
- appearance and red herring
- cover and pretext
- cover and red herring
- guise and pretext
- guise and red herring
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