PretextWordNet Explorer
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noun
an artful or simulated semblance
noun
an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading
noun
something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason
Words in this synset: stalking-horse
noun
pretending with intention to deceive
noun
a pretext for delay or inaction