pretext in Persian

Persian words for pretext

false, contrived or assumed purpose

بهانه bahâne, دستاویز dastâviz, عذر 'ozr

English meaning of pretext

1. noun A false, contrived, or assumed purpose or reason; a pretense.
2. verb To employ a pretext, which involves using a false or contrived purpose for soliciting the gain of something else.

Full definition of pretext

pretext in a sentence

• The reporter called the company on the pretext of trying to resolve a consumer complaint.
• The spy obtained his phone records using possibly-illegal pretexting methods.

Synonyms of pretext

• alibi
• stall
• canard
• excuse
• plea
• pretense
• pretension
• zhuangbility
• blag

All synonyms of pretext

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Questions about pretext in Persian

What is the meaning of pretext in Persian?

Pretext in Persian is بهانه (bahâne), دستاویز (dastâviz), عذر ('ozr).

معنی pretext چیست؟

Pretext: بهانه (bahâne), دستاویز (dastâviz), عذر ('ozr).

What does pretext mean in English?

Pretext means a false, contrived, or assumed purpose or reason; a pretense.