pretext in Dutch
pretext in Dutch is voorwendsel, pretext, dekmantel — pretext means a false reason given to hide the real motive behind an action.
pretext in Dutch
voorwendsel
A false, contrived, or assumed purpose or reason; a pretense.
pretext
A false, contrived, or assumed purpose or reason; a pretense.
dekmantel
A false, contrived, or assumed purpose or reason; a pretense.
drogreden
A false, contrived, or assumed purpose or reason; a pretense.
schijnreden
A false, contrived, or assumed purpose or reason; a pretense.
What does "pretext" mean?
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noun A false reason given to hide the real motive behind an action.
"He used a doctor's appointment as a pretext to leave the meeting early."
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pretext in a sentence
- He used a doctor's appointment as a pretext to leave the meeting early.
- The invasion was launched under the pretext of self-defence.
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What is "pretext" in Dutch?
"pretext" in Dutch is voorwendsel, pretext, dekmantel. pretext means: A false reason given to hide the real motive behind an action.
How do you use "pretext" in a sentence?
Example: "He used a doctor's appointment as a pretext to leave the meeting early." In Dutch, "pretext" is voorwendsel, pretext, dekmantel.
Are there other ways to say "pretext" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 5 translations listed for "pretext": voorwendsel, pretext, dekmantel, drogreden, schijnreden.
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