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Pretext

🔄 Synonyms of "Pretext"

3 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
pretencenoun	British standard spelling of pretense.
stalking-horsenoun	Alternative form of stalking horse. [(dated, hunting) A horse used as cover by a hunter stalking game.]
guisenoun	An external appearance in manner or dress; an appropriate indication or expression; a garb; a shape.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Pretext"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
pretencenoun	British standard spelling of pretense.
guisenoun	An external appearance in manner or dress; an appropriate indication or expression; a garb; a shape.
stalking-horsenoun	Alternative form of stalking horse. [(dated, hunting) A horse used as cover by a hunter stalking game.]
pretensenoun	(countable or uncountable) The action of pretending; false or simulated show or appearance; false or hypocritical assertion or representation.
subterfugenoun	(uncountable) Deception; misrepresentation of the true nature of an activity.
disguisenoun	Material (such as clothing, makeup, a wig) used to alter one’s visual appearance in order to hide one's identity or assume another.
motivenoun	An incentive to act in a particular way; a reason or emotion that makes one want to do something; anything that prompts a choice of action.
apologynoun	An expression of remorse or regret for having said or done something that harmed another: an instance of apologizing (saying that one is sorry).
argumentnoun	(countable, also figuratively) A fact or statement used to support a proposition; a reason.
excusenoun	(countable, uncountable) An explanation designed to avoid or alleviate guilt or negative judgment; a plea offered in extenuation of a fault.
circumstancenoun	Something which is related to, or in some way affects, a fact or event.
justificationnoun	(countable) A reason, explanation, or excuse which someone believes provides convincing, morally acceptable support for behavior or for a belief or occurrence.
opportunitynoun	A chance for advancement, progress or profit.
occasionnoun	The time when something happens.
pleanoun	An appeal, petition, urgent prayer or entreaty.
rationalenoun	An explanation of the basis or fundamental reasons for something.
behalfnoun	The interest, benefit, or wellbeing of someone or something.
reasonnoun	(uncountable) Rational thinking (or the capacity for it); the cognitive faculties, collectively, of conception, judgment, deduction and intuition.
causenoun	(countable, often with of, typically of adverse results) The source of, or reason for, an event or action; that which produces or effects a result.
alibinoun	(law) 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.