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
Sell and pretext are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sell" instead a noun "Pretext".
Nearby Word: pretexting
Sell
Sell noun - The activity of persuading someone to buy.
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