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PRETEXTS

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Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Pretexts.

Pretexts - as a noun

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
stalking-horse
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
dissemblingfeigningpretencepretense
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An artful or simulated semblance

Example: "Under the guise of friendship he betrayed them"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
guisepretencepretense

Example Sentences

"He always comes up with pretexts to avoid doing homework."
"She made up several pretexts to cancel the meeting."
"The thief used various pretexts to enter the building."
"He always finds pretexts to avoid going to social events."
"She used various pretexts to delay the meeting."
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Word Game Points

Is PRETEXTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pretexts is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PRETEXTS has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is PRETEXTS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pretexts is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PRETEXTS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is PRETEXTS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pretexts is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PRETEXTS has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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