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pretext


These are words and phrases related to pretext. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of pretext.

THE CAUSE OF SOMETHING


She stayed at home on the pretext of having lots of work to do.

Synonyms and examples


reason
I frankly don’t understand the reason for the delay.
cause
Investigators have not yet determined the cause of the fire.
root
We need to get to the root of her problems.
motive
There seems to have been no motive for the murder.
ground(s)
On what grounds was she dismissed?
rationale
formal
What was his rationale for leaving such a good job?
purpose
Can I ask what the purpose of this meeting is?
excuse
He said his car broke down, but it was just an excuse.

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ulterior motive
Do you have an ulterior motive for asking if I might want a travelling companion for my trip to Spain?
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When you talk about the cause of something, you are talking about its reason.

pretext | American Thesaurus


pretext


noun
These are words and phrases related to pretext. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of pretext.
She used the ringing of the doorbell as a pretext to hang up.

Synonyms


excuse
alleged reason
professed purpose
basis
ground
pretense
subterfuge
semblance
bluff
feint
pretension
justification
vindication
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