Definition of Pretext

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

Definition of Pretext

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

Definition of Pretext

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

Lexicographical Neighbors of Pretext

pretermission
pretermissions
pretermit
pretermits
pretermitted
pretermitting
preterms
preterm baby
preterm infant
preternatural
preternaturally
pretest
pretested
pretesting
pretests
pretext (current term)
pretexted
pretexting
pretexts
pretheater
pretold
pretor
Pretoria
pretorial
pretorian
pretorians
pretorium
pretors
pretournament
pretrain

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