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отговорка meaning in English

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отговорка noun
{f}

cop-out(an excuse made in order to avoid performing a task or duty)
noun
[UK: ˈkɒp aʊt] [US: ˈkɒp aʊt]

excuse [excuses](explanation designed to avoid or alleviate guilt or negative judgement)
noun
[UK: ɪk.ˈskjuːz] [US: ɪk.ˈskjuːs]

pretext [pretexts](false, contrived or assumed purpose)
noun
[UK: ˈpriː.tekst] [US: ˈpriː.ˌtekst]