Pretext and Seeming

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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Seeming and pretext are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Seeming" instead a noun "Pretext".

Nearby Word: pretexting

Seeming

Seeming noun - Outward and often deceptive indication.

Pretext and seeming are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Pretext" instead a noun "Seeming".

Nearby Words: seemly, seemingly, seem, seemed
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