Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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pretext | Yes | No | No | No |
dissembling | Yes | No | No | No |
pretext (noun) | dissembling (noun) |
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an artful or simulated semblance | the act of deceiving |
something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason | pretending with intention to deceive |