pretext

-1 n. சாக்குப் போக்கு, வியாஜம், தலைக்கீடு.-2 v. சாக்குச் சொல்லு, தலைக்கீடு உரை.

Synonyms

excuse pretext fabrication simulation cloak mask color show garb plea assumption make_believe outside_show pretension excuse pretext fabrication simulation cloak mask color show garb plea assumption make_believe outside_show pretension

Antonyms

Pre"text, n. Etym: [F. prétexte, L. praetextum, fr. praetextus, p. p. of praetexere to weave before, allege as an excuse; prae before + texere to weave. See Text.] Defn: Ostensible reason or motive assigned or assumed as a color or cover for the real reason or motive; pretense; disguise. They suck the blood of those they depend on, under a pretext of service and kindness. L'Estrange. With how much or how little pretext of reason. Dr. H. More. Syn. -- Pretense; excuse; semblance; disguise; appearance. See Pretense. Pre"text, n. Etym: [F. prétexte, L. praetextum, fr. praetextus, p. p. of praetexere to weave before, allege as an excuse; prae before + texere to weave. See Text.] Defn: Ostensible reason or motive assigned or assumed as a color or cover for the real reason or motive; pretense; disguise. They suck the blood of those they depend on, under a pretext of service and kindness. L'Estrange. With how much or how little pretext of reason. Dr. H. More. Syn. -- Pretense; excuse; semblance; disguise; appearance. See Pretense.

pretext - Similar Words

pretex praetexta retex pretexture preterit preexist retent pretty retexture pretermit