Used when someone creates an untrue explanation to avoid consequences.

Creative Excuses

Implies the story is completely imagined and not real.

Fiction Telling

Emphasizes the return to good terms in a relationship after disagreement.

Can imply an effort to repair emotional damage caused by a dispute.

Often a personal process as part of getting ready for an event.

A way to emphasize facial features or cover imperfections.

Indicates the elements that contribute to the entirety of something.

Refers to the selection of individuals to create a group with a purpose.

Indicates taking action to amend previous mistakes or failures.

Focuses on efforts to balance out a deficiency or lack.