A fictitious account that is intended to hide one's real motive.
A story included in a publication that is highlighted on the front cover.
The action of lessening, or seeking to lessen, the guilt of (an offence or fault) by alleging partial excuses; and instance or means of doing this; a plea in mitigation of censure.
The action of representing (something) as slight and trifling; underrating; an instance of this, a plea to this end; a modification in terms.
The action or process of making or becoming thin; an instance of this; a shrunken condition; leanness, emaciation.
Thin garments.