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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Slip and pretext are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Slip" instead a noun "Pretext".
Nearby Word: pretexting
Slip
Slip noun - A long narrow piece of material.
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