Pretext and Wherefore

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

Nearby Word: pretexting

Wherefore

Wherefore noun - Something (as a belief) that serves as the basis for another thing.
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Pretext and wherefore are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Pretext" instead a noun "Wherefore".
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