false pretext

Examples (10)

• This was a false pretext to attack another country.
• He used a false pretext to gain access to the classified documents.
• The politician's resignation was announced under a false pretext, hiding the true scandal.
• She invented a false pretext to avoid attending the meeting.
• The company issued a statement, but it was nothing more than a false pretext for their unethical actions.
• Don't fall for his charming words; they are often just a false pretext.
• The invasion began on a false pretext of protecting national interests.
• They created a false pretext to justify their aggressive expansion.
• Under the false pretext of a medical emergency, he left the office early.
• His offer of help turned out to be a false pretext to extract information.