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    STALKING-HORSE Synonyms

    There are 2 synonyms of the word stalking-horse. (exact relations)
    There are 13 hypernyms of the word stalking-horse. (close relations)
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    Definition of STALKING-HORSE
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    stalkhorse

    Best Alternative Words for STALKING-HORSE

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    pretext
    		nounn
    noun

    • something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason

    • an artful or simulated semblance

    ruse
    		nounn
    noun

    • a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)

    Best Hypernyms For STALKING-HORSE

    Here is a list of related hypernyms for stalking-horse, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
    Words (12)
    campaigner candidate concealment cover covert dissembling feigning horse nominee pretence pretense screen
    Phrases (1)
    equus caballus

    Alternatives for PRETEXT

    Words (11)
    guisepretensealibiappearancecoverexcusefrontmaskreasonpretenceblag
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