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a false reason or motive put forth to hide the real one; an excuse.
pretext
a person, group, or thing that is blamed for the mistakes or crimes of others.
scapegoat
worthy of respect by reason of age and dignity, character or position.
venerable
to force oneself on another; to place a burden, tax, etc. on or upon.
impose
the observance of set forms or rites, as in worship.
ritual
any deliberate harm or damage done to any cause, effort, etc.
sabotage
the merciless killings of a large number of human being; a large-scale slaughter of animals.
massacre
a person who flees from his home or country to seek refuge elsewhere, as in a time of war, persecution, etc.
refugee
knotty and twisted.
gnarled
an effect produced on the mind or senses; a vague notion or feeling.
impression