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pretext

/ pretext /

noun

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1

something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason

Type of:

pretense pretence feigning

Kinds of:

putoff

noun Sense 2

an artful or simulated semblance

"under the guise of friendship he betrayed them"

Type of:

semblance gloss color

Semantic Complexity

65%

Sense Count

2

Total Synonyms

0

Total Relationships

7

Times Searched

2

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pretense pretence feigning putoff semblance gloss color