pretext
Meanings
Plural: pretexts
Noun
- something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason
- an artful or simulated semblance
- A false, contrived, or assumed purpose or reason; a pretense.
Verb
- To employ a pretext, which involves using a false or contrived purpose for soliciting the gain of something else.
Origin / Etymology
From Latin praetextum (“an ornament, etc., wrought in front, a pretense”), neuter of praetextus, past participle of praetexere (“to weave before, fringe or border, allege”).
Synonyms
alibi, blag, canard, excuse, guise, plea, pretence, pretense, pretension, pretext, stalking-horse, zhuangbility
Scrabble Score: 16
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