muleta
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9.9
- noun
- /mʊˈleɪtə/
- The flashy event served as a muleta to distract the public from the company's financial troubles.
Examples
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The politician's apology was just a muleta to avoid answering difficult questions.
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He used his busy schedule as a muleta for not attending the meeting.
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He used a muleta to hide his insecurities.
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Many politicians rely on a muleta to avoid accountability.
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The politician's apology was just a muleta to avoid answering difficult questions.
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The flashy event served as a muleta to distract the public from the company's financial troubles.
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Many politicians rely on a muleta to avoid accountability.
Synonyms
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5.9
A way of acting that hides how a person really feels
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6.7
A false reason people give to hide what they really want
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5.8
A thing that hides the true nature of something
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9.5
A trick or excuse to hide the real reason
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4.6
A way of hiding something so it is not easily seen
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7.1
An action or statement that hides the real reason behind something
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9.9
A person or thing used to hide someone's real plan
Surface Forms
Etymology
By extension, muleta is used for something that helps or hides a weakness, like an excuse or cover, following the idea of a crutch or 'little mule' that carries a load. So a figurative muleta is an aid or excuse people use to hide a problem or true purpose.