pretext

noun/ˈpriːtekst/CEFR C1

ছুতা, বাহানা

Meaning

A false reason given to hide the real one.

Example sentences

  • He left on the pretext of a headache.মাথাব্যথার ছুতোয় সে বেরিয়ে গেল।
  • The search was a pretext for arrest.তল্লাশিটা ছিল গ্রেপ্তারের বাহানা।

Common phrases with “pretext”

  • on the pretext ofকোনো কিছুর ছুতোয়
  • a flimsy pretextদুর্বল বাহানা
  • under any pretextযেকোনো অজুহাতে

A common mistake

His pretext for being late was true — the bus broke down.→His excuse for being late was true — the bus broke down.

A pretext is false by definition; a true reason cannot be one. An excuse may be genuine or not, which is why only excuse fits when the reason is real.

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms: excuse, cover

Similar words, and what each means

  • excuse

    অজুহাত, কৈফিয়ত

    A reason given to explain why something was done or not done.

  • cover

    ঢাকা, আবৃত করা

    To put something over a thing, or to include a subject.

Where this word is used

Check yourself

  1. “pretext” — এর বাংলা অর্থ কোনটি?

    • • ছুতা, বাহানা
    • • শুরুর জায়গা বা ভিত্তি
    • • অধস্তন কর্মী (তাচ্ছিল্যের সুরে)
    • • বেতন, মাসিক মজুরি, মাইনে, মাসিক বেতন
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    ছুতা, বাহানা — pretext (noun) — ছুতা, বাহানা. A false reason given to hide the real one.

  2. Which word is closest in meaning to “pretext”?

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    excuse — excuse — অজুহাত, কৈফিয়ত. A reason given to explain why something was done or not done.

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