Noun as in strong fondness

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Example:The pretext for the meeting was to discuss the project's progress, but the real agenda was different.

Definition:A false or unnecessary reason used to justify an action or conceal a true motive.

From pretext

Example:He gave an excuse for being late, but it was a weak pretex.

Definition:A reason used to explain or justify a particular action or behavior, often false or trivial.

From excuse

Example:She used rationalization to create a pretext for her actions, making them seem more sensible.

Definition:A defense mechanism or explanation used to justify actions or behavior, often involving a false pretext.

From rationalization

Example:His explanation for the delay was a pretex that was quickly revealed as false.

Definition:A statement of the reasons for a particular event, action, or decision, sometimes presented as a pretex.

From explanation

Example:She provided an alibi, but her pretex was obvious to the investigators.

Definition:A false explanation used to prove that one was not responsible or present at the time of an event or action.

From alibi