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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Remit and pretext are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Remit" instead a verb "Pretext".
Nearby Word: pretexting
Remit
Remit verb - To grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually.
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