pretekst — meaning in English
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English meaning
- excuse verb To forgive someone, or overlook a minor fault.
- opportunity noun A favorable set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something.
- pretext noun A false reason given to hide the real motive behind an action.
Senses
pretekst is used for these senses in English:
- excuse (countable, uncountable) An explanation designed to avoid or alleviate guilt or negative judgment; a plea offered in extenuation of a fault.
- opportunity A chance for advancement, progress or profit.
- opportunity A favorable circumstance or occasion.
- pretext A false, contrived, or assumed purpose or reason; a pretense.
excuse — full definition
- verb To forgive someone, or overlook a minor fault.
- verb To release someone from a duty or allow them to leave.
- noun A reason given to justify a mistake or avoid blame.