43 entries under pretense topic. ×

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excuse(noun, cause, trick, con)
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put-on(noun, catch, trick, sport, copy)
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show(cause, con, excuse, guise)
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stunt(noun, move, action, catch, fake)
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act(noun, sham, attempt, effort)
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affectation(cause, con, excuse, guise)
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appearance(cause, con, excuse, guise)
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cleanup(noun, cause, con, excuse)
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cloak(cause, con, excuse, guise)
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color(cause, con, excuse, guise)
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coloring(cause, con, excuse, guise)
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cop-out(noun, cause, con, excuse)
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cover-up(cause, con, excuse, guise)
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cover story(noun, expression, cause, con, excuse)
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face(cause, con, excuse, guise)
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fig leaf(expression, cause, con, excuse)
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front(cause, con, excuse, guise)
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guise(cause, con, excuse)
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lie
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mask(cause, con, excuse, guise)
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