achaque

Definitions of achaque
  1. noun
    something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason
    synonyms: asidero, cubierta, pretexto
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    type of:
    fingimiento
    pretending with intention to deceive
  2. noun
    an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
    synonyms: achuchón, alifafe, arrechucho, dolencia, enfermedad, padecimiento
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    type of:
    desarreglo, desorden
    a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning
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