8 English Synonyms for PRETEXT

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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