Associations to the word «Pretext»
Noun
- Semblance
- Cato
- Entreaty
- Serb
- Evasion
- Silesia
- Arrest
- Protectorate
- Perseus
- Stalin
- Insult
- Masquerade
- Scruple
- Sovereign
- Nantes
- Pyrenees
- Refusal
- Unrest
- Guise
- Massacre
- Prussia
- Treaty
- Algiers
- Tariff
- Pretension
- Posing
- Conspiracy
- Pasha
- Accusation
- Hitler
- Delay
- Papacy
- Versailles
- Valuable
- Piracy
- Violation
- Rebellion
- Zeal
- Terrorism
- Devise
- Sending
- Madame
- Secession
- Suez
- Gaul
- Moravia
- Cowardice
- Molotov
- Conscience
- Abandon
- Jealousy
- Nobles
- Revolutionary
- Mercenary
- Wanting
- Invite
Adjective
Verb
Wiktionary
PRETEXT, noun. A false, contrived, or assumed purpose or reason; a pretense.
PRETEXT, verb. To employ a pretext, which involves using a false or contrived purpose for soliciting the gain of something else.
Dictionary definition
PRETEXT, noun. Something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason.
PRETEXT, noun. An artful or simulated semblance; "under the guise of friendship he betrayed them".
Wise words
Strong and bitter words indicate a weak cause.