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
Smoke screen and pretext are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Smoke screen" instead a noun "Pretext".
Nearby Word: pretexting
Smoke screen
Smoke screen noun - (military) screen consisting of a cloud of smoke that obscures movements.
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Synonyms for Smoke screen
Pretext and smoke screen are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Pretext" instead a noun phrase "Smoke screen".
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Related pairs
- pretence and pretext
- pretence and smoke screen
- cover and pretext
- cover and smoke screen
- guise and pretext
- guise and smoke screen
- cloak and pretext
- cloak and smoke screen
- front and pretext
- front and smoke screen
- semblance and pretext
- semblance and smoke screen
- screen and pretext
- screen and smoke screen
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Smoke screen and Pretext. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 10, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/pretext/smoke_screen
Pretext & Smoke screen. N.p., 2016. Web. 10 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/pretext/smoke_screen>.
Smoke screen or Pretext. 2016. Accessed August 10, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/pretext/smoke_screen.
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