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21pretext — UK [ˈpriːˌtekst] / US [ˈprɪˌtekst] noun [countable] Word forms pretext : singular pretext plural pretexts a reason that you pretend to have in order to hide your real reason or intention pretext for: The conflict was used as a pretext for… …
22pretext — pre|text [ pri,tekst ] noun count a reason that you pretend to have in order to hide your real reason or intention: pretext for: The conflict was used as a pretext for introducing military rule. on/under the pretext of doing something: He visited …
23pretext — [[t]pri͟ːtekst[/t]] pretexts N COUNT A pretext is a reason which you pretend has caused you to do something. They wanted a pretext for subduing the region by force... He excused himself on the pretext of a stomach upset... They would now find… …
24pretext — noun (C) a reason given for an action, in order to hide the real intention; excuse 2 (1, 2) (+ for): The riots were used as a pretext for banning all political activity. | on/under the pretext of doing sth: Tom called at her apartment on the… …
25pretext — 1. noun A false, contrived or assumed purpose; a pretense. The reporter called the company on the pretext of trying to resolve a consumer complaint. 2. verb To employ a pretext, which involves using a …
26pretext — /ˈpritɛkst / (say preetekst) noun 1. that which is put forward to conceal a true purpose or object; an ostensible reason. 2. an excuse; a pretence. –phrase 3. on the pretext of, with the ostensible purpose of (doing one thing) while really doing… …
27The Handmaid's Tale — For the film adaptation, see The Handmaid s Tale (film). For the operatic adaptation, see The Handmaid s Tale (opera). The Handmaid s Tale   …
28pretext — noun he used the pretext of looking for his dog to come into our yard Syn: excuse, false excuse, ostensible reason, alleged reason; guise, ploy, pretense, ruse …
29pretext — n. 1 an ostensible or alleged reason or intention. 2 an excuse offered. Phrases and idioms: on (or under) the pretext (foll. by of, or that + clause) professing as one s object or intention. Etymology: L praetextus outward display f. praetexere… …
30The Hunt for Red October — For other uses, see The Hunt for Red October (disambiguation). The Hunt for Red October   …
