What is another word for pre-text?
Pronunciation: [pɹˈiːtˈɛkst] (IPA) 
Pre-text, a word that refers to a false or misleading reason for doing something, has several synonyms. One synonym of pre-text is pretense, which suggests an effort to hide one's true motives. Another synonym is subterfuge, which implies an attempt to deceive someone by concealing the truth. Fabrication is yet another synonym, denoting the act of making up a story or information that is not true. Another synonym is guise, which refers to the appearance or manner of something that may be deceptive or false. All these synonyms are useful in distinguishing the true meaning of pre-text and can be used interchangeably to convey the same idea.
