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pretext in Polish

pretext in Polish is wymówka, pretekst — pretext means a false reason given to hide the real motive behind an action.

pretext in Polish

wymówka
noun
A false, contrived, or assumed purpose or reason; a pretense.
pretekst
noun
A false, contrived, or assumed purpose or reason; a pretense.

What does "pretext" mean?

  1. 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 Polish?

"pretext" in Polish is wymówka, pretekst. 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 Polish, "pretext" is wymówka, pretekst.

Are there other ways to say "pretext" in Polish?

Yes — Polish has 2 translations listed for "pretext": wymówka, pretekst.

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