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pretext:

pretext [the ~] nom

  1. the pretext (pretence; illusion; guise; pretense)
    de schijn; de illusie

Translation Matrix for pretext:

NounRelated TranslationsOther Translations
illusie guise; illusion; pretence; pretense; pretext chimera; delusion; erroneous idea; fallacy; fantasm; fantasy; fata morgana; figment of the imagination; illusion; mirage; phantasm; phantasy; wrong notion
schijn guise; illusion; pretence; pretense; pretext disguise; façade; flash; flicker; flickering; gleam; glimmer; glint; glittering; glow; light signal; radiance; shine; sparkle
- guise; pretence; pretense; stalking-horse
OtherRelated TranslationsOther Translations
- prevarication

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Related Definitions for "pretext":

  1. an artful or simulated semblance1
  2. something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason1

Wiktionary Translations for pretext:

pretext
noun
  1. verzinsel als uitvlucht, voorwendsel, uitvlucht ebank|smoes1

Cross Translation:
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pretext voorwendsel Vorwand — vorgeschobene, erfundene Begründung für eine Handlung
pretext voorwendsel; dekmantel; voorwaarde; smoes; pretext prétexte — Cause simulée, supposée.