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pretext

/ˈpriˌtɛkst/ /ˈpriːtɛkst/
noun
  1. 1 bahane
  2. 2 gerekçe

Definition (English)

  1. A false reason given to hide the real purpose of an action.
  2. An excuse or a stated reason that is not the real reason.

Example Sentences

  1. He used a pretext to enter the building.
    Binaya girmek için bir bahane kullandı.
  2. The call was just a pretext to gather information.
    Arama, bilgi toplamak için bir bahaneydi.
  3. Her apology seemed like a pretext.
    Özrü bir bahane gibiydi.

Synonyms

excuserusecover storyjustificationalibisubterfugesmokescreen

Antonyms

truthrealityfacthonestyopenness

Collocations

use a pretextunder the pretextfalse pretextpretext for actionpretext to leavepretext of illness

Related Words

reasonmotiveintentiondeceptionlie

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