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/pˈɹiˌtɛkst/ · 7 letters · 5 distinct letters

  1. noun

    something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason

  2. noun

    an artful or simulated semblance

    under the guise of friendship he betrayed them

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