GUARDIAN
N
Pretext
Arabic
عذر
Definition
a reason or excuse that is not the real reason
Example
"Israel, on the pretext of the Oct 7, 2023 attacks by Hamas, has been targeting Iran and its allies in the region, including Hamas and Hezbollah."
Synonyms
Antonyms
genuine reason
real motive
honest intention
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