pretext

(Angielski)

Noun

A false, contrived, or assumed purpose or reason; a pretense.

Verb

To employ a pretext, which involves using a false or contrived purpose for soliciting the gain of something else.

Wymawiane jako (IPA)

/ˈpɹiːtɛkst/

Etymologia (Angielski)

From Latin praetextum (“an ornament, etc., wrought in front, a pretense”), neuter of praetextus, past participle of praetexere (“to weave before, fringe or border, allege”).

Koncepcje

pretekst

wymówka

pozór

kompetencje

powinności

Synonimy

excuse

pretence

pretense

plea

reason

guise

ground

justification

cause

occasion

stalking-horse

motive

opportunity

colour

foundation

defense

blind

strawman

straw man

apology

argument

explanation

alibi

outset

past

prelude

pretension

self-justification

shield

🛡️

simulation

stall

story

history

basis,

invoke as excuse

account

use as pretext

addition

basis

beginning

buckler

chance

🎲

cloak

color

comment

commentary

commitment

cue

deceit

defence