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Noun Concept
Categories: Cognition, Knowledge representation, Propaganda techniques, Social engineering (computer security), Attack on Pearl Harbor
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pretext  stalking-horse  cloak
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Something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason WordNet 3.0
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Something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
A pretext is an excuse to do something or say something that is not accurate. Wikipedia
Excuse to do something or say something that is not accurate Wikidata
Something serving to conceal plans. OmegaWiki
A false, contrived, or assumed purpose or reason; a pretense. Wiktionary
False, contrived or assumed purpose. Wiktionary (translation)
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The reporter called the company on the pretext of trying to resolve a consumer complaint. Wiktionary
IS A
pretense
HAS KIND
putoff
WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
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pretext, stalking-horse
Wikipedia
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pretext
Wikidata
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pretext
Wiktionary
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pretext
OmegaWiki
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cloak, pretext

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