Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Pretext.
How to pronounce pretext:
US
Pretext - as a noun
Something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
stalking-horseHypernyms (Closely Related)
dissembling17feigning13pretence12pretense10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
An artful or simulated semblance
Example: "Under the guise of friendship he betrayed them"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
guise6pretence12pretense10Pretext - as a verb
To employ a pretext, which involves using a false or contrived purpose for soliciting the gain of something else.
Example: "The spy obtained his phone records using possibly-illegal pretexting methods."
Example Sentences
"She arrived late under the pretext of having a doctor's appointment."
"He used his headache as a pretext to leave the boring meeting early."
"The company claimed budget constraints as a pretext for not giving out bonuses."
"Her invitation to dinner was just a pretext to ask for a favor."
"The politician's promise to lower taxes was nothing more than a pretext to gain votes."
Word Game Points
Is PRETEXT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pretext is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PRETEXT has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is PRETEXT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pretext is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPRETEXT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
Is PRETEXT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pretext is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPRETEXT has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
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