37 entries under cause topic. ×

26
excuse(noun, verb, favor, reason)
12
plea(noun, reason, trick, claim)
10
pretext(noun, verb, reason, trick)
6
cover(noun, verb, reason, trick)
6
pretense(noun, con, excuse, pretext)
5
semblance(reason, trick, con, excuse)
5
subterfuge(noun, reason, trick, explanation)
5
stratagem(noun, con, excuse, ruse)
3
cop-out(noun, action, reason, trick)
3
cover-up(con, excuse)
3
cover story(noun, expression, reason, trick)
3
show(con, excuse)
3
stall(noun, reason, trick, explanation)
2
device(con, excuse, ruse)
2
feint(con, excuse, ruse)
2
front(con, excuse)
2
guise(con, excuse)
2
mask(con, excuse)
2
veil(con, excuse)
1
cloak(con, excuse)
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