Pretext and Substitute

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

Nearby Word: pretexting

Substitute noun - A person or thing that takes the place of another.

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Pretext and substitute are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Pretext" instead a noun "Substitute".

good	good pretext	good substitute
similar	similar pretext	similar substitute
perfect	perfect pretext	perfect substitute
legal	legal pretext	legal substitute
Other adjectives: convenient, actual, excellent, viable.

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