pretext noun
Meaning: a false reason used to hide the true one
Hindi: बहाना
Synonyms: excuse, guise, cover
Antonyms: genuine reason, truth
Examples from the daily editorials
- “The midterm loss became a pretext for harsher policy.”
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pretext – questions
What is the meaning of pretext in Hindi?
pretext means “बहाना” in Hindi. In English: a false reason used to hide the true one
What are the synonyms of pretext?
Synonyms of pretext: excuse, guise, cover.
What is the opposite of pretext?
Antonyms of pretext: genuine reason, truth.