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pretexts

/priːˈtekstz/ noun · British & US
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What does pretexts mean?

noun

Plausible reasons or excuses for doing something, often false or misleading. Pretexts are often used to justify or conceal one's true intentions or actions.

Example

"The company used pretexts to explain the delay in the project, but it was clear that they were trying to cover up their mistakes."

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