Pretext

Pretext Definition

false or feigned reason put forward to conceal your true motives or the real purpose behind an action. It serves as an excuse to do or say something that might otherwise be questioned.

Pretext is a noun.

Pretext Synonyms

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How To Use Pretext In A Sentence

1. I called her on the pretext of needing more information.
2. He called her on the pretext of needing help with his homework.
3. The charge against the king was little more than a formality, and the business of proving his guilt or innocence was really just a pretext.