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134 entries under reason topic. ×

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feint(noun, action, cause, trick)
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makeshift(trick, explanation, excuse, dodge)
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masquerade(noun, cover, show, fake)
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rationale(noun, cause, base, call)
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veil(noun, cover, show, fake)
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affectation(noun, cover, show, cause)
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appearance(noun, cover, show, cause)
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coloring(noun, cover, show, cause, fake)
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defense(noun, cause, trick, claim)
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device(noun, action, cause, trick)
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face(noun, appearance, cover, show, cause)
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justification(noun, cause, trick, base)
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simulation(noun, cover, show, cause)
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bluff(noun, cover, cause, fake)
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red herring(noun, expression, cause, con)
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apologia(noun, cause, approval, argument)
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cover story(noun, expression, cause, trick)
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ploy(noun, cause, trick, con)
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rationalization(noun, cause, trick, claim)
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shift(noun, slip, trick, escape)
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