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1. Noun. Something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason.

Exact synonyms: Stalking-horse
Generic synonyms: Dissembling, Feigning, Pretence, Pretense
Specialized synonyms: Putoff

2. Noun. An artful or simulated semblance. "Under the guise of friendship he betrayed them"

Exact synonyms: Guise, Pretence, Pretense
Generic synonyms: Color, Colour, Gloss, Semblance

1. n. Ostensible reason or motive assigned or assumed as a color or cover for the real reason or motive; pretense; disguise.

1. to allege as an excuse [v -ED, -ING, -S]

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