English
false excuse n
Definition
a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason.
Synonyms
cover story, coverup, deception, dissembling, evasion, excuse, fabrication, fallacy, false excuse, falseness, false reason, feint, fib, fiction, front, guise, incorrect excuse, insincerity, lie, misrepresentation, misstatement, pretence, pretext, semblance, story, subreption, subterfuge, tale, yarn.
Similar Concepts
excuse, cause, dishonesty, hypocrisy, untruth.
Hindi
झूठा बहाना सं
Definition
सत्य उद्देश्य को छिपाने के लिए निर्मित असत्य कारण.
Synonyms
अपदेश, अपह्नव, कपट, कहानी, क़िस्सा, कूट, गढ़ंत, गप, गल्प, छल, झूठ, झूठा कारण, झूठा बहाना, ढंढस, नाटक, बनावट, बहाना, बहेरी, बात बनाई, मकर, मिस, मुखौटा, शाठ्य, सत्य अपलाप, हीला, हीला हवाला, ह्नुति.
Similar Concepts
बहाना, असत्य, कारण, पाखंड, बेईमानी.
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