PRETEXTING

Verb

pretexting

present participle of pretext

Synonyms

• blagging

Source: Wiktionary

PRETEXT

Pre"text, n. Etym: [F. prétexte, L. praetextum, fr. praetextus, p. p. of praetexere to weave before, allege as an excuse; prae before + texere to weave. See Text.]

Definition: Ostensible reason or motive assigned or assumed as a color or cover for the real reason or motive; pretense; disguise. They suck the blood of those they depend on, under a pretext of service and kindness. L'Estrange. With how much or how little pretext of reason. Dr. H. More.

Syn.

– Pretense; excuse; semblance; disguise; appearance. See Pretense.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition