Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pretexto
noun
/preksˈtoʊ/
Definition
A reason or justification given to hide the real purpose or motives.
Examples
- He used the meeting as a pretexto to avoid attending the party.
- She offered a pretexto for her absence, but we knew something else was going on.
Meaning
Typically used to denote a fabricated excuse for doing something.
Synonyms
- excuse
- pretense
- justification