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
Whitewashing and pretext are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Whitewashing" instead a noun "Pretext".
Nearby Word: pretexting
Whitewashing
Pretext and whitewashing are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Pretext" instead a noun "Whitewashing".
Nearby Words: whitewash, whitewashed
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- basis and pretext
- basis and whitewashing
- argument and pretext
- argument and whitewashing
- grounds and pretext
- grounds and whitewashing
- rationalization and pretext
- rationalization and whitewashing
- rationale and pretext
- rationale and whitewashing
- explanation and pretext
- explanation and whitewashing
- gloss and pretext
- gloss and whitewashing
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