• Noun

    something that is put forward to conceal a true purpose or object; an ostensible reason; excuse
    The leaders used the insults as a pretext to declare war.
    the misleading appearance or behavior assumed with this intention
    His many lavish compliments were a pretext for subtle mockery.

    Antonyms

    noun
    reality , truth

    Synonyms

    noun
    affectation , alibi , appearance , bluff , cleanup , cloak , color * , coloring * , cop-out , cover , cover story , cover-up * , device , excuse , face , feint , fig leaf , front , guise , mask , masquerade , plea , ploy , pretense , red herring * , routine , ruse , semblance , show , simulation , song and dance * , stall , stratagem , subterfuge , veil * , pretension , color , coloring , disguise , disguisement , false colors , gloss , veil , veneer , window-dressing , locus standi
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