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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Role and pretext are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Role" instead a noun "Pretext".
Nearby Word: pretexting
Role
Role noun - The action for which a person or thing is specially fitted or used or for which a thing exists.
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More likely exploited, in that Tomoe already loved Seibei, and his defense of her honor merely gave her the pretext she needed to take a role in his, and his family's, life.
Source: Film / The Twilight Samurai -
Impersonating the Evil Twin: In order to keep up appearances (and to maintain the pretext of the fragile Arcadia-Dalmasca peace treaty) Basch takes over the role (and identity) of Judge Gabranth at the end of the game from his twin brother Noah.
Source: Video Game / Final Fantasy XII
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