Magpalusot (en. To make an excuse)

/maɡ.pa.lu.sot/

Synonyms

to find an excuse to get away from a situation

Why were you late? Oh, I made up an excuse that I was stuck in traffic, but actually, I was still asleep.

Bakit ka late? Ay, nagpalusot ako na na-traffic ako, pero actually, tulog pa ako.

to hide or avoid responsibilities

Just make excuses for your debts, there's nothing we can do if you really don't want to pay.

Magpalusot ka na lang sa mga utang mo, wala tayong magagawa kung ayaw mo talagang bayaran.