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doc Definition of pretext
    English to English
    noun
  • something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason
  • source: WordNet 3.0
  • an artful or simulated semblance
  • Under the guise of friendship he betrayed them.
    source: WordNet 3.0
  • Ostensible reason or motive assigned or assumed as a color or cover for the real reason or motive; pretense; disguise.
  • source: Webster 1913
    English to Tagalog
    noun
  • [prítecst] Dahilán; kadahilanan
  • source: Diccionario Ingles-Español-Tagalog
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