Pretext and Spare

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Pretext noun - Something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason.

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

Nearby Word: pretexting

Spare verb - To use or give out in stingy amounts.

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Pretext and spare are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Pretext" instead a verb "Spare".

Nearby Words: spar, sparing, spared, sparely

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