What is another word for pretext?

Common synonyms for pretext include guise, pretense, pretence.

What is the plural of pretext?

The plural of pretext is pretexts.

/ˈpɹiːtɛkst/noun2 syllables

Pretext means: an artful or simulated semblance.

noun, as in an artful or simulated semblance

guise, pretense, pretence

noun, as in something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason

stalking-horse

also used for pretext

alibi, stall, canard, excuse, plea, pretension, zhuangbility, blag

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noun

an artful or simulated semblance“under the guise of friendship he betrayed them”

something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

He often uses the slightest thing as a pretext for a fight with anybody.unknown
He made up a pretext for a fight with me.U2FS
He came to my house on the pretext of seeing me.CM
He delayed payment on some pretext or other.unknown
He did not come on the pretext of sickness.Dejo
His wife repulsed him on the pretext that her headaches were flaring up again.mailohilohi
Some arrangements about his horse and baggage formed the pretext for his sudden retreat.Hybrid
I'm starting to think it's just a pretext.AlanF_US

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as a noun