pretext (94 synonym found)

Pretext has 94 synonyms. The top synonyms for pretext are speciousness, cloak, masquerade, appearance, affectation, right, varnish, pretension and 86 more. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for pretext?

A common synonym for pretext is speciousness. Other synonyms include cloak, masquerade, appearance, affectation.

How many synonyms does pretext have?

Pretext has 94 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does pretext mean?

(n): a false, contrived or assumed purpose; a pretense Example: "the reporter called the company on the pretext of trying to resolve a consumer complaint." (v): to employ a pretext, which involves usi

Definition of pretext:

(n) : a false, contrived or assumed purpose; a pretense
"the reporter called the company on the pretext of trying to resolve a consumer complaint."
(v) : to employ a pretext, which involves using a false or contrived purpose for soliciting the gain of something else
"hP chairwoman Patricia Dunn obtained directors' home phone records using possibly-illegal pretexting methods."
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Definition of pretext:

(n) : a false, contrived or assumed purpose; a pretense
"the reporter called the company on the pretext of trying to resolve a consumer complaint."
(v) : to employ a pretext, which involves using a false or contrived purpose for soliciting the gain of something else
"hP chairwoman Patricia Dunn obtained directors' home phone records using possibly-illegal pretexting methods."
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