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pretexting

/ (ˈpriːtɛkstɪŋ) /
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noun
the practice of deceiving individuals into surrendering personal information for fraudulent purposes
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Words nearby pretexting

preternatural, preternaturally, pretest, pretext, pretexta, pretexting, preticketed, pretonic, pretor, Pretoria, Pretorius
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Words related to pretexting

camouflage, conceal, dress up, obscure, shroud, veil, acquit, condone, defend, exempt, exonerate, explain, forgive, indulge, let go, pardon, relieve, spare, tolerate, blanket

How to use pretexting in a sentence

  • Abu Bakr, pretexting the ties of blood uniting victors and vanquished, was of opinion that a ransom should be accepted.

    The Life of Mohammad|Etienne Dinet

  • At the entrance, Verelst, pretexting a pretext, sagely dropped out.

    The Paliser case|Edgar Saltus
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