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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Suppression and pretext are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Suppression" instead a noun "Pretext".
Nearby Word: pretexting
Suppression
Suppression noun - The checking of one's true feelings and impulses when dealing with others.
Pretext and suppression are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Pretext" instead a noun "Suppression".
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| good | good pretext | good suppression |
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They fled a total of 9,000 kilometres, taking a long route through the Himalayan foothills to avoid Chiang, who used chasing them as a pretext for a 'Communist Suppression Campaign' which allowed him to effectively seize control of the mid-upper Yangzi.
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