pretext
Definitions
Noun
- Something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason
- An artful or simulated semblance
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Words that sound like the term "pretext".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | pronounced | 2 | 18 |
| 2 | specialist | 3 | 16 |
| 3 | progressed | 2 | 13 |
| 4 | practiced | 2 | 8 |
| 5 | prettiest | 3 | 4 |
| 6 | pacifist | 3 | 2 |
| 7 | perplexed | 2 | 2 |
| 8 | practised | 2 | 2 |
| 9 | apologist | 4 | 1 |
| 10 | apprenticed | 3 | 1 |
| 11 | applequist | 3 | 0 |
| 12 | opportunist | 4 | 0 |
| 13 | panelist | 3 | 0 |
| 14 | parkhurst | 2 | 0 |
| 15 | parodist | 3 | 0 |
| 16 | pentrust | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | peronist | 3 | 0 |
| 18 | pessimist | 3 | 0 |
| 19 | polycast | 3 | 0 |
| 20 | priciest | 3 | 0 |
| 21 | sperrfrist | 2 | 0 |
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Term
Definitions: 2
Fragments: 1
Sound Alikes: 21
Spelled Like: 20
Words that Follow: 0
Words that Precede: 0
Statistically Associated: 0
Consonant Matches: 0
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📰 This Word in the News:
Nuclear double standard as the pretext for war against Iran in alliance with Israel
May 18, 2026 wsws.org
May 18, 2026 wsws.org
25 states sue over Trump’s new tariffs, calling them ‘pretext’ to replace his old ones
Aug 3, 2026 the-journal.com
Aug 3, 2026 the-journal.com
Iran warns IAEA chief against turning technical reports into pretext for war
Sep 12, 2026 Islamic Republic of Iran Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Sep 12, 2026 Islamic Republic of Iran Ministry of Foreign Affairs