Pretext and Stopgap

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

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

Nearby Word: pretexting

Stopgap

Stopgap noun - A temporary replacement.
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Synonyms for Stopgap

Pretext and stopgap are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Pretext" instead a noun "Stopgap".
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Stopgap and Pretext. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/pretext/stopgap
Pretext & Stopgap. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/pretext/stopgap>.
Stopgap or Pretext. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/pretext/stopgap.
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