pretext

Example:He used a ruse to get the old man to open the door.

Definition:A clever but dishonest trick or scheme to deceive someone.

Example:The motive for the crime was greed.

Definition:The reason that makes someone decide to behave in a certain way, especially to commit a crime or an illegal act.

Example:His bad performance was an excuse for his low salary.

Definition:A statement explaining why someone should not be blamed or criticized for their mistakes or behavior.

Example:She needed a justification for her strange behavior.

Definition:The act of proving or explaining the cause or reason for something.

Example:He provided a rationalization for his actions.

Definition:The act of giving reasons to explain or justify something that is otherwise unreasonable or wrongly perceived.

Example:They created a cover story to explain the government official's disappearance.

Definition:A reasons or explanation given to cover or safeguard secrets or ulterior motives from inquiry or scrutiny.

Example:His reason for not showing up was a family emergency.

Definition:A statement or explanation that supports or justifies a belief or action.

Example:Using a pretext was the most expedient course of action.

Definition:A device or means used to achieve a specific goal, often in an improper or dishonest manner.

Example:The company used concealment to hide the details of the scandal.

Definition:The act of hiding or keeping something secret from view or knowledge.

Example:He told a story of unprovoked aggression as a tactic of deception.

Definition:The act of misleading someone by asking them to believe something that is false or not true.