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Noun
S:
(n)
pretext
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stalking-horse
(something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason)
S:
(n)
guise
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pretense
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pretence
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pretext
(an artful or simulated semblance)
"under the guise of friendship he betrayed them"