Pretext and Role

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

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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Pretext and role are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Pretext" instead a noun "Role".

How words are described

old old pretext old role
good good pretext good role
similar similar pretext similar role
actual actual pretext actual role
Other adjectives: next.

Both words in one sentence

  • Film / The Twilight Samurai 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.
  • Video Game / Final Fantasy XII 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.
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