8 English Synonyms for PRETEXT
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Definition: 1. An attempt to obtain, or the means of obtaining, something by guile or persuasion; a trick.
There are 8 definitions of the word blag
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Definition: 1. To relieve of an imputation by apology or defense; to make apology for as not seriously evil; to ask pardon or indulgence for.
There are 7 definitions of the word excuse
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Definition: 1. Intention or purpose not real but professed.
There are 6 definitions of the word pretense
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Definition: 1. (dated, hunting) A horse used as cover by a hunter stalking game.
There are 3 definitions of the word stalking horse
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Definition: 1. (legal) The plea or mode of defense under which a person on trial for a crime proves or attempts to prove being in another place when the alleged act was committed.
There are 4 definitions of the word alibi
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Definition: 1. A false or misleading report or story, especially if deliberately so.
There are 4 definitions of the word canard
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Definition: 1. An appeal, petition, urgent prayer or entreaty.
There are 8 definitions of the word plea
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Definition: 1. A claim or aspiration to a particular status or quality.
There are 4 definitions of the word pretension
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