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false reason
[fɔːls ˈriːzən]
noun
pl: false reasons
falsa razão
1.
An incorrect or invalid justification; a pretense or excuse that is not genuine
He gave a false reason for his absence from the meeting.
Ele deu uma falsa razão para sua ausência da reunião.
2.
A logical fallacy or unfounded argument presented as justification
The politician's false reason for the policy change fooled no one.
A falsa razão do político para a mudança de política não enganou ninguém.
NYC Slang
BS reason, bogus excuse
Synonyms
pretext
excuse
pretense
fabrication
justification
Antonyms
true reason
genuine reason
valid justification
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
falsa razão
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
desculpa falsa
Emphasis on the excuse aspect
Portugal
falsa justificação
More formal alternative in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
under false pretenses
false pretense
give someone the runaround
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