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Pretext Versus Pretense
- Pretext
- The noun pretext names a reason that justifies the performance of an action or the holding of a position on an issue. In certain contexts, pretext carries the connotation of dishonesty: the reason is weak and not the real reason.
- Pretense
- The noun pretense names a claim or a promise. In certain contexts, pretense carries the connotation of dishonesty: the claim is dishonest or the promise is insincere.