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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Spoof and pretext are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Spoof" instead a noun "Pretext".
Nearby Word: pretexting
Spoof
Spoof noun - A work that imitates and exaggerates another work for comic effect.
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