Pretext (Noun)
Meaning 1
An artful or simulated semblance; "under the guise of friendship he betrayed them".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
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Meaning 2
Something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.