"Pretext" validity in different word game dictionaries
| Dictionary | Validity |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US(US/Canada/Thailand - TWL/NWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK(International - SOWPODS/CSW) | Yes |
| Words with Friends(WWF) | Yes |
"pretext" Definition
- a false reason that you give for doing something, usually something bad, in order to hide the real reason; an excuse
"pretext" Synonyms & Antonyms
"pretext" synonyms:
- excuse,
- pretence,
- ploy,
- ruse,
- cover,
- device,
- grounds,
- pretense,
- alibi,
- simulation,
- stratagem,
- subterfuge,
- con,
- feint,
- routine,
- stall,
- cop-out,
- cover-story,
- cover-up
"pretext" antonyms:
- back,
- reality,
- rear,
- truth,
- honesty,
- openness,
- frankness,
- truthfulness,
- character,
- personality,
- honour,
- honor,
- confrontation,
- facing,
- meeting,
- inactivity,
- stagnation,
- trustworthiness,
- uprightness