| 1. pretext [ Synonyms: stalking-horse] | |
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Something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason
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بہانہ ۔ |
| 2. pretext [ Synonyms: guise, pretence, pretense] | |
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An artful or simulated semblance
"under the guise of friendship he betrayed them";
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آڑ ۔ |