pretext
16 points
English
7 letters
Common
Commonness #15,814
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/pɹˈiːtˌɛkst/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural pretexts
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
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